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Rafiq A. Wiley

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Studio City, CA 91604
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CRD#: 3213815
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Professional summary


Rafiq Austin Wiley is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Studio City, California.

Rafiq is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Rafiq has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 7, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 12198 Ventura Boulevard #208, Studio City, CA 91604Office #2: 159 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Studio City, CA
Current

September 14, 2020 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 12198 Ventura Boulevard #208, Studio City, CA 91604
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Studio City, CA
Past

May 13, 2019 - February 11, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 7, 2014 - May 20, 2019

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Past

October 12, 2012 - December 10, 2013

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 20, 2010 - August 20, 2012

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
NORWALK, CT
Past

January 20, 2010 - August 20, 2012

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
NORWALK, CT
Past

April 24, 2008 - December 31, 2009

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 20, 2007 - May 5, 2008

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
NORWALK, CT
Past

February 20, 2007 - May 5, 2008

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
NORWALK, CT
Past

April 11, 2006 - February 12, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
HAMDEN, CT
Past

August 22, 2005 - February 12, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
HAMDEN, CT
Past

February 10, 2004 - July 1, 2005

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 29, 2003 - January 27, 2004

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 11, 2001 - January 30, 2003

SAGE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44831
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 25, 1999 - May 9, 2001

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT

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
California
(9/14/2020)
IAR
California
(3/7/2023)
RR
Colorado
(9/14/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(9/14/2020)
RR
Maryland
(9/14/2020)
RR
New York
(9/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/6/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 (2/5/2026)

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 Event9

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371Studio City, CA 91604

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