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Michael W. Risko

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Hyde Park, NY 12538
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CRD#: 1975573
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Professional summary


Michael William Risko is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Hyde Park, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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


Current

July 1, 2016 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 4269 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538Office #2: 295-4 Route 375, West Hurley, NY 12491Office #3: 130 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401Office #4: 300 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401Office #5: 1296 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Hyde Park, NY
Current

July 1, 2016 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 4269 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538Office #2: 295-4 Route 375, West Hurley, NY 12491Office #3: 130 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401Office #4: 300 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401Office #5: 1296 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Hyde Park, NY
Past

July 29, 2010 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
ELIZABETH, NJ
Past

November 4, 2009 - June 8, 2010

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
ELIZABETH, NJ
Past

November 3, 2009 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
ELIZABETH, NJ
Past

October 10, 2007 - April 8, 2009

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 105247
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 9, 2007 - April 8, 2009

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 39438
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 24, 2007 - September 6, 2007

AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 24, 2007 - September 6, 2007

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 8, 2006 - April 5, 2007

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

June 7, 2002 - February 6, 2006

AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 19, 1998 - February 6, 2006

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 31, 1997 - June 10, 1998

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

October 1, 1995 - October 16, 1996

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 1, 1995 - October 1, 1995

RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4234
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 28, 1991 - February 21, 1995

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 1989 - October 11, 1991

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

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
Connecticut
(7/1/2016)
RR
Florida
(2/15/2017)
RR
Michigan
(5/6/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(5/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(7/1/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/1/2016)
RR
New York
(7/1/2016)
IAR
New York
(7/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/21/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 35371Hyde Park, NY 12538

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