Clifford J. Williams
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS | Financial Advisor
West Orange, NJ 07052
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CRD#: 4785279
Professional summary
Clifford John Williams, who also goes by Cliff J Williams, Cliff Williams, Clifford J Williams, Clifford Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in West Orange, New Jersey.
Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Clifford has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Business Retirement Plans
Retirement Planning Strategies
Retirement Income Strategies
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Cliff J Williams | Cliff Williams | Clifford J Williams | Clifford Williams
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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NoneExperience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Executive Dr Suite 350, West Orange, NJ 07052RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
West Orange, NJ
Current
July 25, 2025 - Present
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Executive Dr Suite 350, West Orange, NJ 07052RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
West Orange, NJ
Past
February 10, 2021 - August 11, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
West Orange, NJ
Past
June 17, 2020 - August 11, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
West Orange, NJ
Past
April 11, 2011 - June 19, 2020
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past
April 16, 2009 - April 29, 2011
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past
October 20, 2004 - February 17, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 26, 2004 - October 20, 2004
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
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(7/25/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/25/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/25/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(7/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/25/2025)
RR
Texas(9/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/29/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
Financial AdvisorCRD#: 35371West Orange, NJ 07052TRUST BUT VERIFY
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