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Christopher Reed

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
MALVERN, PA 19355
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CRD#: 4783235
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Professional summary


Christopher Reed, who also goes by Christopher Paul Reed, Christopher Reed, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christopher Paul Reed | Christopher Reed

Other business activities


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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 31, 2024 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 301 Lindenwood Drive, Suite 130, Malvern, PA 19355
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
MALVERN, PA
Current

November 13, 2023 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 301 Lindenwood Drive, Suite 130, Malvern, PA 19355
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
MALVERN, PA
Past

January 17, 2023 - November 10, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Phoenixville, PA
Past

June 13, 2022 - January 24, 2023

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
HARLEYSVILLE, PA
Past

December 10, 2021 - June 1, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
West Chester, PA
Past

February 23, 2017 - February 5, 2019

GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 39163
West Chester, PA
Past

November 14, 2016 - February 5, 2019

GIRARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1834
SOUDERTON, PA
Past

July 13, 2016 - August 4, 2016

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

March 13, 2014 - July 12, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BERWYN, PA
Past

October 3, 2011 - February 3, 2014

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

May 26, 2009 - November 3, 2009

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

July 24, 2007 - March 17, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PHOENIXVILLE, 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
Florida
(2/29/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/29/2024)
RR
New York
(4/7/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/13/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/31/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/30/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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#: 35371Malvern, PA 19355

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