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Michael B. Liebson

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Norwalk, CT 06851
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CRD#: 2644704
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Professional summary


Michael Benjamin Liebson, who also goes by Michael Liebson, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Liebson

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.
I PARTICIPATE IN THE OCCASIONAL PERFORMANCE AS A DRUMMER, WITH A BLUES-JAZZ BAND PRIMARILY ON WEEKENDS. SOMETIMES PRACTICE ON THURSDAY NITES (NO COMP) THIS IS MORE OF A HOBBY, HOWEVER THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME COPENSATION EITHER A LITTLE CASH, OR A MEAL ETC. 1.THERE IS NO LEGAL NAME 2. ENTERTAINMENT 3. JUST STARTED 4.DRUMMER 5. TIME SPENT 3-4 HRS ON SATURDAYS 6. 8-12 HRS MONTHLY 7. N/A 8.N/A 9.N/A 10. SELECT SMALL RESTURANTS, OUTDOOR PARTIES ETC IN THE SUMMER 11. NO 12. WE PLAY BLUES & JAZZ ON WEEKENDS AT A FEW SELECT RESTURANT /BARS. COMPENSATION IS USUALLY APPROX $50 EACH & OR A MEAL WE ARE USUALLY 4 MUSICIANS (FRIENDS).

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 21, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 295 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Norwalk, CT
Current

August 21, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 295 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Norwalk, CT
Past

October 4, 2024 - September 15, 2025

GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 310305
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Past

October 4, 2024 - September 15, 2025

AMERICAN GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7388
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

February 26, 2014 - October 7, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 26, 2014 - October 7, 2024

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 14, 2011 - February 28, 2014

AST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108897
SHELTON, CT
Past

July 14, 2011 - February 28, 2014

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

May 28, 2008 - July 6, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
DANBURY, CT
Past

February 14, 2008 - July 6, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
DANBURY, CT
Past

August 9, 2006 - July 27, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
MILFORD, CT
Past

October 20, 2004 - July 27, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 4, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2002 - October 30, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 7, 1998 - January 2, 2002

MURIEL SIEBERT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 5376
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 1998 - May 8, 1998

J. P. GIBBONS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 38850
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 1997 - July 17, 1998

DUKE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8035
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
Connecticut
(8/21/2025)
IAR
Connecticut
(8/21/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/18/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/18/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/18/2025)
RR
New York
(9/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/27/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 35371Norwalk, CT 06851

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