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Michael Santorsola

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CRD#: 1642797
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Santorsola, who also goes by Michael Le Roy Santorsola, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Le Roy Santorsola

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

August 29, 2019 - February 10, 2020

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 2018 - August 27, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 2017 - January 2, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BAYSIDE, NY
Past

April 23, 2015 - February 7, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FOREST HILLS, NY
Past

September 3, 2013 - October 14, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GLENDALE, NY
Past

February 4, 2013 - April 22, 2013

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MONTVALE, NJ
Past

April 23, 2009 - June 3, 2009

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
RIDGEWOOD, NY
Past

March 31, 2009 - June 3, 2009

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
RIDGEWOOD, NY
Past

September 27, 2006 - April 17, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 2006 - April 17, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 12, 2005 - September 15, 2006

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 12, 2005 - September 15, 2006

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2005 - September 30, 2005

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 10, 2004 - October 28, 2005

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

January 2, 2004 - January 3, 2005

GREENPOINT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 127042
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

October 14, 1999 - January 2, 2004

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

June 11, 1999 - October 8, 1999

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

January 1, 1999 - May 27, 1999

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 21, 1998 - January 1, 1999

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

March 7, 1997 - December 19, 1997

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 26, 1997 - May 2, 1997

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 10, 1994 - March 17, 1995

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

May 3, 1994 - May 12, 1994

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - August 20, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 1992 - September 25, 1992

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 19, 1988 - December 6, 1991

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/26/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Mailing Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Phone number
(203) 599-6000
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,024,448,971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371

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