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Kenneth D. Wright

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Kingsport, TN 37660
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CRD#: 1889354
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Professional summary


Kenneth David Wright, who also goes by Ken David Wright, Ken Wright, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Kenneth has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Ken David Wright | Ken Wright

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2016 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 422 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660Office #2: 862 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Kingsport, TN
Current

March 1, 2016 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 422 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660Office #2: 862 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Kingsport, TN
Past

October 11, 2011 - September 30, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KINGSPORT, TN
Past

February 7, 2001 - October 11, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
KINGSPORT, TN
Past

April 23, 1998 - January 26, 2001

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

March 4, 1998 - April 13, 1998

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

September 2, 1997 - December 31, 1997

WM FUND SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30763
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 26, 1990 - March 5, 1992

FUNDMARK INVESTMENT COMPANY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13066
Past

August 28, 1990 - February 18, 1997

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

June 29, 1990 - August 15, 1990

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

December 20, 1988 - May 7, 1990

EMPIRE NATIONAL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7361
Past

October 19, 1988 - June 28, 1989

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ

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
Florida
(3/1/2016)
RR
Georgia
(3/1/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(3/1/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(7/8/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(3/2/2016)
RR
Ohio
(5/13/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(3/1/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(2/4/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(3/1/2016)
IAR
Tennessee
(5/17/2016)
RR
Texas
(3/1/2016)
IAR
Texas
(5/17/2016)
RR
Virginia
(3/1/2016)
IAR
Virginia
(5/17/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 35371Kingsport, TN 37660

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