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Margaret R. Taylor

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Newport News, VA 23607
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CRD#: 4380045
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Professional summary


Margaret Ruth Taylor, who also goes by Margaret Ruth Washington, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Newport News, Virginia.

Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Margaret has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Margaret Ruth Washington

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.) Grace Financial LLC. Yes, investment related. Educational/Informational. Owner. Started May 2025.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 30, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 3711 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607Office #2: One Bayport Way, Newport News, VA 23606Office #3: 5028 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692Office #4: 1290 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, VA 23430Office #5: 3205 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newport News, VA
Current

November 30, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 3711 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607Office #2: One Bayport Way, Newport News, VA 23606Office #3: 5028 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692Office #4: 1290 Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, VA 23430Office #5: 3205 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newport News, VA
Past

May 23, 2005 - November 29, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past

May 23, 2005 - November 29, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Past

June 8, 2004 - May 2, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 12, 2002 - June 9, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
POQUISON, VA
Past

June 15, 2002 - June 9, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 21, 2001 - June 15, 2002

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
California
(11/30/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/22/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(11/30/2023)
RR
Maryland
(11/30/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(11/30/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/30/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(11/30/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(11/30/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(11/30/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/30/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(3/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/30/2023)
RR
Utah
(5/12/2025)
RR
Virginia
(11/30/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(11/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/8/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 35371Newport News, VA 23607

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