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Christopher Lineberger

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Newtown, CT 06470
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CRD#: 2437727
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Professional summary


Christopher Lineberger, who also goes by Chris Lineberger, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Newtown, Connecticut.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Chris Lineberger

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.) Cortes Benefit Consulting. COMPREHENSIVE MEDICARE PLANNING POSITION: Sales and marketing NATURE: Healthcare and Social Assistance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/02/2022 ADDRESS: 635 Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales, marketing and planning for medicare beneficiaries and their families

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2024 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470Office #2: 926 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06601Office #3: 477 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newtown, CT
Current

April 29, 2024 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470Office #2: 926 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06601Office #3: 477 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newtown, CT
Past

August 16, 2022 - April 25, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SHELTON, CT
Past

June 3, 2022 - April 25, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SHELTON, CT
Past

August 28, 2020 - December 26, 2021

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 173962
Danbury, CT
Past

January 5, 2015 - August 27, 2019

BOOMERANG CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 120313
DARIEN, CT
Past

July 21, 2011 - January 22, 2013

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 2010 - February 9, 2011

AURIA SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 27851
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 2001 - July 16, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1998 - February 12, 2001

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1998 - July 6, 1998

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 6, 1996 - March 26, 1998

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 1994 - October 3, 1996

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
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".
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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
Alabama
(5/28/2024)
RR
California
(5/28/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/29/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(4/30/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/29/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/30/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/26/2025)
RR
Indiana
(5/6/2025)
RR
Maine
(5/28/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/25/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/28/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/28/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/29/2024)
RR
New York
(5/28/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2024)
RR
Ohio
(5/13/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(4/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/22/2022
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


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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#: 35371Newtown, CT 06470

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