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Litao Mai

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Newark, NJ 07107
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CRD#: 4863046
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Professional summary


Litao Mai, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Newark, New Jersey.

Litao is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Litao has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Rental Property 1 1. The name of the other business - no name, it is a rental of an apartment 2. Whether the business is investment-related - yes 3. The address of the other business - 1641 Third Ave, 1C, New York, NY 10028 4. The nature of the other business - rental property 5. Your position - Premier Relationship Advisor 6. Title - Premier Relationship Advisor, Vice President 7. Relationship with the other business - owner of the rental property 8. The start date of your relationship - 7/1/2015 9. The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business - 0 10. The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours - 0 11. Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business - receive rental check in the mail and deposit it via mobile banking once a month Rental Property 2 1. The name of the other business - no name, it is a rental of an apartment 2. Whether the business is investment-related - yes 3. The address of the other business - 345 Lenox Road, Apt 3D, Brooklyn, NY 11226 4. The nature of the other business - rental property 5. Your position - Premier Relationship Advisor 6. Title - Premier Relationship Advisor, Vice President 7. Relationship with the other business - owner of the rental property 8. The start date of your relationship - 05/18/2019 9. The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business - 0 10. The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours - 0 11. Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business - receive rental check in the mail and deposit it via mobile banking once a month

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

April 16, 2021 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 500 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107Office #2: 631-633 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861Office #3: 85 Broad Street 10th Floo, New York, NY 10004Office #4: 817 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201Office #5: 134 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newark, NJ
Current

April 16, 2021 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 500 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107Office #2: 631-633 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861Office #3: 85 Broad Street 10th Floo, New York, NY 10004Office #4: 817 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201Office #5: 134 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Newark, NJ
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 19, 2021

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 19, 2021

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

November 9, 2005 - May 19, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

November 9, 2005 - May 19, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

January 12, 2005 - April 6, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
EDISON, NJ
Past

December 3, 2004 - April 6, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 3, 2004 - April 6, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
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
California
(4/16/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(4/16/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(4/16/2021)
RR
Maryland
(4/16/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/16/2021)
RR
Nevada
(4/26/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/16/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/18/2021)
RR
New York
(4/16/2021)
IAR
New York
(4/16/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/16/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(4/16/2021)
RR
Washington
(9/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/11/2005
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#: 35371Newark, NJ 07107

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