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Victoria A. Herring

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CRD#: 2247655
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Victoria Ann Herring, who also goes by VIcky Dufrenne, Victoria Ann Dufrenne, Vicky Ann Herring, Vicky Sita, Victoria Ann Sita, was a registered financial professional .

Victoria is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Victoria had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Vicky Dufrenne | Victoria Ann Dufrenne | Vicky Ann Herring | Vicky Sita | Victoria Ann Sita

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

April 5, 2013 - November 29, 2013

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

April 5, 2013 - November 29, 2013

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
MERIDEN, CT
Past

January 5, 2011 - September 18, 2012

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

January 4, 2011 - September 18, 2012

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

March 26, 2010 - January 5, 2011

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 28, 2009 - February 11, 2010

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 28, 2009 - February 11, 2010

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 8, 2008 - April 20, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

May 31, 2005 - April 20, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 18, 2005 - December 31, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5249
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 12, 2003 - March 7, 2006

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

October 25, 1999 - March 7, 2006

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

June 4, 1998 - September 8, 1999

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 2, 1998 - June 4, 1998

FIRST BROKERAGE AMERICA, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43431
CLAYTON, MO
Past

August 27, 1997 - February 25, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

July 1, 1997 - August 4, 1997

MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19908
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1997

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

April 26, 1995 - September 13, 1995

IAC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14081
TINLEY PARK, IL
Past

July 6, 1992 - March 29, 1995

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17140
CLAYTON, MO

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/8/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 35371

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