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Ralph Wilson Smith

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Valdosta, GA
·CRD# 1709504·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Ralph Wilson Smith, who also goes by Ralph W Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Valdosta, Georgia. Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Ralph has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ralph W Smith

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.Current·CRD# 35371
RIA
BD
3466 North Valdosta Road, Suite A, Valdosta, GA 31602
May 20, 2025 - Present
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.Current·CRD# 35371
RIA
BD
3466 North Valdosta Road, Suite A, Valdosta, GA 31602
April 11, 2025 - Present

Past

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
RIA
Valdosta, GA
June 14, 2024 - August 29, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
BD
Valdosta, GA
June 14, 2024 - August 29, 2025
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 110518
RIA
Valdosta, GA
September 18, 2020 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.Past·CRD# 10205
BD
Valdosta, GA
September 18, 2020 - June 14, 2024
SSN ADVISORY, INC.Past·CRD# 126090
RIA
Valdosta, GA
May 16, 2018 - September 18, 2020
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLCPast·CRD# 13318
BD
Knoxville, TN
May 15, 2018 - September 18, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INCPast·CRD# 149018
RIA
Valdosta, GA
January 2, 2009 - April 20, 2018
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 6694
BD
Valdosta, GA
November 2, 1999 - April 20, 2018
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 6694
RIA
Valdosta, GA
April 23, 2003 - January 2, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
June 26, 1997 - November 3, 1999
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANYPast·CRD# 5081
BD
Houston, TX
July 7, 1995 - June 24, 1997
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 173
BD
December 6, 1993 - December 31, 1995
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
July 7, 1992 - September 14, 1993
KAVANAUGH SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 10606
BD
Dallas, TX
March 23, 1992 - July 2, 1992
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
August 3, 1989 - August 15, 1991
OSAIC FA, INC.Past·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
August 3, 1989 - August 15, 1991
KAVANAUGH SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 10606
BD
June 17, 1988 - April 12, 1989
SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 6518
BD
August 20, 1987 - December 31, 1988

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

1,839

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY—
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
REID, SHANNONDIRECTOR4815189
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

11,892

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,494,001,878

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

9

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1.) Georgia Florida Forestry, LLC. Not investment related. Forrest clearing to prevent fires. Sole member of LLC. Started May 2026. Approx 10 hours per month. Approx 3 hours during trading hours. Provided money for equipment.

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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".
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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(8/14/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/11/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/11/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(5/20/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1988About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1987About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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