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Kathryn L. Hooper

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Des Moines, IA 50309
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CRD#: 3099687
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Professional summary


Kathryn Leeper Hooper, who also goes by Kathryn Lea Leeper, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Kathryn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Kathryn has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathryn Lea Leeper

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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

January 13, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 627 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Des Moines, IA
Current

January 13, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 627 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Des Moines, IA
Past

December 15, 2017 - January 10, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
Des Moines, IA
Past

December 15, 2017 - January 10, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
Des Moines, IA
Past

May 25, 2017 - December 15, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
Des Moines, IA
Past

May 25, 2017 - December 15, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Des Moines, IA
Past

November 10, 2011 - April 25, 2016

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 10, 2011 - April 25, 2016

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 5, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CLIVE, IA
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 5, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CLIVE, IA
Past

August 5, 2010 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
CLIVE, IA
Past

December 13, 2000 - March 13, 2001

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2000 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
CLIVE, IA
Past

November 10, 1998 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Arizona
(1/13/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/13/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/13/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(1/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/4/2010
Uniform Combined State 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#: 35371Des Moines, IA 50309

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