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Richard M. Waters

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
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CRD#: 2421557
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Professional summary


Richard Michael Waters JR, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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.) Publishing author; Submission of financial advice content to be published in a book; Complete a section of the book focused on best practices for NFL players to prepare for life after football; Dade City, FL 33525; Not Investment Related; May 2020; 20-39 hours per month; 0 during trading hours. 2.) Magellan Financial . Financial planning/counseling for military and their families. yes, investment related. Approx 5 hours per month. Approx 2 hours during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

August 13, 2020 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 36450 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541Office #2: 1804 James L Redman Parkway, Plant City, FL 33563
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Zephyrhills, FL
Current

August 3, 2020 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 36450 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541Office #2: 1804 James L Redman Parkway, Plant City, FL 33563
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Zephyrhills, FL
Past

October 17, 2018 - August 5, 2020

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Dade City, FL
Past

October 16, 2018 - August 5, 2020

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Dade City, FL
Past

February 28, 2014 - October 17, 2018

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
WINTER HAVEN, FL
Past

February 28, 2014 - October 17, 2018

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
WINTER HAVEN, FL
Past

February 5, 2008 - March 12, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DADE CITY, FL
Past

January 30, 2008 - March 12, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DADE CITY, FL
Past

December 2, 2004 - January 29, 2008

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Past

December 1, 2004 - January 29, 2008

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Past

May 14, 2004 - December 1, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Past

May 3, 2004 - December 1, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 10, 2000 - April 30, 2004

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Past

January 5, 2000 - April 30, 2004

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 10, 1993 - November 1, 1994

LUX INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18424

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".
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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
Arizona
(8/3/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/3/2020)
IAR
Florida
(8/13/2020)
RR
Georgia
(9/24/2020)
RR
Indiana
(8/11/2020)
RR
Michigan
(8/3/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/3/2020)
RR
New York
(8/3/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/3/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(8/3/2020)
RR
Texas
(8/3/2020)
RR
Virginia
(8/3/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/29/2001
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


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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#: 35371Zephyrhills, FL 33541

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