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Ralph A. Giansanti

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Meriden, CT 06450-4858
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CRD#: 1728073
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Professional summary


Ralph Alfonso Giansanti JR, who also goes by Ralph Alfanso Giansanti Jr, Ralph Alfanso (jr) Giansanti, Ralph Alphanso Giansanti Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Meriden, Connecticut.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ralph Alfanso Giansanti Jr | Ralph Alfanso (jr) Giansanti | Ralph Alphanso Giansanti Jr

Other business activities


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.)RALPH GIANSANTI, HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT. 2.)RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION,PLACE COMPUTER ROOMS IN SCHOOLS WITHIN INNER CITY,NOT INVESTMENT RELATED,BOARD MEMBER. 3.) Mass Mutual. yes, investment related. Life insurance, term whole life. Starting August 2021. Approx 2 hours per month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 26, 2013 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858Office #2: 400 Ocean Trail #408, Jupitor, FL 33477Office #3: 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Meriden, CT
Current

November 21, 2013 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858Office #2: 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Meriden, CT
Past

March 9, 2000 - November 20, 2013

HARVEST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125920
WETHERSFIELD, CT
Past

April 11, 1994 - November 20, 2013

HARVEST CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 35723
WETHERSFIELD, CT
Past

January 27, 1993 - April 7, 1994

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

June 5, 1989 - February 25, 1993

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18975
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1988 - June 8, 1989

AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16124
Past

December 4, 1987 - March 19, 1988

NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7568

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.

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(12/16/2013)
RR
California
(11/21/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(11/22/2013)
IAR
Connecticut
(11/26/2013)
RR
Florida
(12/2/2013)
IAR
Florida
(12/4/2020)
RR
Georgia
(12/3/2013)
RR
Indiana
(11/27/2013)
RR
Maine
(11/22/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(10/15/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/19/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(11/27/2013)
RR
New York
(12/2/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(12/16/2013)
RR
Ohio
(11/21/2013)
RR
Oregon
(12/26/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/22/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/21/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(12/12/2013)
RR
Texas
(12/11/2013)
RR
Vermont
(12/19/2013)
RR
Virginia
(11/21/2013)
RR
Washington
(11/22/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/22/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/26/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 35371Meriden, CT 06450-4858

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