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Kim R. Schardan

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CRD#: 2899625
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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.

Kim Renae Schardan, who also goes by Kim Renae Brown, Kim Hines, Kim Renae Schardan, Renae Schardan, Kim Sinskey, was a registered financial professional .

Kim is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Kim had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kim Renae Brown | Kim Hines | Kim Renae Schardan | Renae Schardan | Kim Sinskey

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.

Blog Corner


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 10, 2017 - June 14, 2021

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
Swansea, IL
Past

April 10, 2017 - June 14, 2021

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
Swansea, IL
Past

October 11, 2016 - March 29, 2017

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
PADUCAH, KY
Past

October 7, 2016 - March 29, 2017

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
PADUCAH, KY
Past

April 27, 2015 - October 4, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BELLEVILLE, IL
Past

April 27, 2015 - October 4, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
Belleville, IL
Past

May 19, 2014 - April 20, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 19, 2014 - April 20, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 26, 2011 - April 29, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 26, 2011 - April 29, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 10, 2010 - September 19, 2011

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
DES PERES, MO
Past

November 5, 2010 - September 19, 2011

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
DES PERES, MO
Past

April 20, 2010 - October 29, 2010

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
O'FALLON, IL
Past

November 13, 2009 - March 30, 2010

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 6, 2005 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
AFFTON, MO
Past

April 23, 2003 - May 12, 2005

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

December 1, 2001 - February 21, 2003

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

June 26, 2000 - December 1, 2001

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

April 7, 1998 - June 26, 2000

FIRST BROKERAGE AMERICA, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43431
CLAYTON, MO
Past

December 15, 1997 - April 8, 1998

ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1464
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

August 4, 1997 - December 15, 1997

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA

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
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/9/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/14/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/14/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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