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Nicholas T. Poulos

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Clearfield, PA 16830
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CRD#: 2044218
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Professional summary


Nicholas Thomas Poulos, AIF®, ChFC®, who also goes by Nick Poulos, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Nicholas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Nick Poulos

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.) BOARD MEMBER OF SALVATION ARMY; ASSIST IN FUND RAISERS. Started in 2019. Approx 1 hour per month.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

October 3, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 11 N Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Clearfield, PA
Current

October 3, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 11 N Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Clearfield, PA
Past

January 16, 2018 - September 30, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

January 16, 2018 - September 30, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

December 2, 2014 - January 12, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

December 10, 2008 - January 12, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

April 11, 2005 - December 12, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

January 12, 2001 - December 12, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CLEARFIELD, PA
Past

June 14, 2000 - January 23, 2001

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1998 - June 14, 2000

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

March 23, 1990 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 23, 1990 - October 1, 1998

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, 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
Delaware
(10/3/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/17/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2022)
RR
New York
(5/17/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2022)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2022)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2022)
RR
Virginia
(2/18/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/25/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser 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#: 35371Clearfield, PA 16830

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