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Michael W. Connors
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Tampa, FL 33606
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CRD#: 4570593
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Professional summary
Michael W Connors, CIMA®, who also goes by Mike Connors, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Connors
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
October 17, 2025 - Present
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
Office #1: 2222 W. Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Tampa, FL
Current
September 15, 2025 - Present
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
Office #1: 2222 W. Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Tampa, FL
Past
July 7, 2021 - September 11, 2025
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 109064
St. Petersburg, FL
Past
April 7, 2020 - July 7, 2021
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 13594
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
September 3, 2003 - July 7, 2021
FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 332
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(9/15/2025)
IAR
Florida(10/17/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAUL | PRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR | 3165067 |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3259012 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,779 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,024,448,971 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
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