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Charles A. Chambers

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Wilmington, NC 28405
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CRD#: 2011615
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Professional summary


Charles Alan Chambers is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Charles has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) Not investment related. Board member. Non profit. Approx 1 hour per month. 2.) Outreach of Cape Fear. Not investment related. Board member. Approx 1 hour per month. 3.) UNCW Cameron Executive Network, Wilmington, NC. Not investment related. Started in 2021. Approx 1 hour per month. Advisory Board member and mentor.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

January 28, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 6752 Rock Spring Rd #100, Wilmington, NC 28405
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Wilmington, NC
Current

January 28, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 6752 Rock Spring Rd #100, Wilmington, NC 28405
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Wilmington, NC
Past

August 5, 2020 - January 31, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

August 5, 2020 - January 31, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

March 6, 2020 - July 22, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past

March 3, 2020 - July 22, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 18, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 18, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

September 21, 2010 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

September 16, 2010 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

April 17, 2009 - April 19, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA
Past

March 13, 2009 - April 19, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA
Past

April 10, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 10, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

July 16, 2003 - March 6, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

July 16, 2003 - March 6, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

January 16, 2002 - July 21, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 13, 1997 - July 21, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 23, 1994 - June 16, 1997

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 1993 - October 6, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 23, 1990 - August 26, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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.

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
North Carolina
(1/28/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/28/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/28/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(2/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/3/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/22/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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#: 35371Wilmington, NC 28405

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