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Richard K. Wiethorn

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Clinton, NC 28328
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CRD#: 4313050
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Professional summary


Richard Kenneth Wiethorn, who also goes by Richard Wiethorn, Rick Wiethorn, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Clinton, North Carolina.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard Wiethorn | Rick Wiethorn

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.
1.) 4/13/20 Compensated from investment-related sales of insurance and annuities through firm and its affiliated entities FTB Advisors Insurance Services, Inc. and First Horizon Insurance Services, Inc. Located at CRD Branch. 2.) Southern Bank. Yes, investment related. Started Jan 2024. Financial Advisor Referral Program. 1% increase in grid payout if meet referral goal. Refer business to Southern Bank partners.

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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

July 6, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 1008 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, NC 28328
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Clinton, NC
Current

July 6, 2022 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 1008 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, NC 28328
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Clinton, NC
Past

April 13, 2020 - July 14, 2022

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17117
Raleigh, NC
Past

April 13, 2020 - July 14, 2022

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
Raleigh, NC
Past

September 10, 2015 - April 16, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GARNER, NC
Past

September 10, 2015 - April 16, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GARNER, NC
Past

June 4, 2014 - September 10, 2015

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44430
Smithfield, NC
Past

June 2, 2014 - September 10, 2015

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44430
Smithfield, NC
Past

August 3, 2011 - June 2, 2014

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Past

August 3, 2011 - June 2, 2014

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Past

August 10, 2010 - July 22, 2011

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 10, 2010 - July 22, 2011

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 5, 2008 - August 12, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEYFORD, PA
Past

July 30, 2004 - July 30, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
WEXFORD, PA
Past

July 30, 2004 - July 30, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
WEXFORD, PA
Past

April 20, 2004 - July 28, 2004

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 20, 2004 - July 28, 2004

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 18, 2001 - May 26, 2004

GA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122626
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 26, 2001 - May 11, 2004

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA

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".
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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
North Carolina
(7/6/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/6/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/30/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 35371Clinton, NC 28328

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