Barbara A. Blas

OSAIC WEALTH

Kingston, NY

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CRD#: 3018820

Professional summary

Barbara Ann Blas, who also goes by Barbara Cohen, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Kingston, New York.

Barbara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Barbara has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Barbara Cohen

Other business activities

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1) GIRAFFE CAPITAL. POSITION: Insurance agent. NATURE: Insurance Sales. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/08/2016. ADDRESS: 70 Maiden Ln, 2nd Floor, Kingston NY 12401. DESCRIPTION: Sales of fixed insurance products. 2) BENEFIT COUNSELING ASSOC. POSITION: Insurance Agent. NATURE: Insurance sales. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/08/2016. ADDRESS: 70 Maiden Ln, 2nd Floor, Kingston NY 12401. DESCRIPTION: LTC Sales and Group Benefits, Agent - Sales. 3) Congregation Agudas Achim. POSITION: Board member. NATURE: not for profit. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/1975 ADDRESS: 254 Lucas Ave, Kingston NY 12401. DESCRIPTION: Board of directors meeting approximately once a quarter. 4) The Barbara A Blas Revocable Living Trust. POSITION: TRUSTEE. NATURE: Revocable trust. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/15/2010 ADDRESS: 259 Millers Lane, Kingston NY 12401. DESCRIPTION: TRUSTEE. 5) THE REHER CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CULTURE AND HISTORY POSITION: President Emertis NATURE: Not -for- Profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/15/2004 ADDRESS: 101 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401, United States DESCRIPTION: run board meetings, volunteer for events, assist in development 6) GIRAFFE CAPITAL POSITION: insurance agent NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/08/2016 ADDRESS: 259 Millers Lane, Kingston NY 12401, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales, and fixed annuity sales

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 19, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

Kingston, NY

Current

January 19, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

Kingston, NY

Past

April 22, 2021 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

KINGSTON, NY

Past

March 1, 2019 - January 19, 2024

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

KINGSTON, NY

Past

July 21, 2016 - March 1, 2019

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

KINGSTON, NY

Past

January 2, 2013 - July 27, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

KINGSTON, NY

Past

August 1, 2003 - December 21, 2012

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

KINGSTON, NY

Past

March 19, 1998 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 8503

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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.

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.

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Arkansas
(1/19/2024)

California
(1/19/2024)

Colorado
(1/19/2024)

Florida
(1/19/2024)

Michigan
(1/19/2024)

Nevada
(1/19/2024)

New Hampshire
(1/19/2024)

New York
(1/19/2024)

IAR

New York
(1/19/2024)

North Carolina
(1/19/2024)

Texas
(1/19/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/16/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/16/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Mailing Address

18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Phone number

(800) 821-5100

Established

Delaware since 08/05/1988

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

8,717

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OSAIC WEALTH, INC ADV PART 2A (10/20/2025)

SIGNATOR MANAGED ACCOUNT PLATFORM (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
OSAIC, INC.	SHAREHOLDER
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN	CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	3132991
FORD, ERINN JUNE	DIRECTOR	2176816
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL	SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS	CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL	2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALE	CHAIRMAN	1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM	EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR	2627931

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	797,559
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 200,266,275,275

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	50
Arbitration	31
Bond	7

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/14/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Barbara A. Blas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Barbara Ann Blas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Barbara Ann Blas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/16/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 3/16/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

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