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Laura C. Werner

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Charleston, SC 29492
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CRD#: 5170347
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Professional summary


Laura Christine Werner, who also goes by Laura Christine Pierson, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Laura is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Laura has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Laura Christine Pierson

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.) LCJC PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/16/2012 ADDRESS: 3129 Ball Ct Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 DESCRIPTION: Rental properties. 2.) ERC FastTrack Position: Referrer Nature: Referred businesses for ERC credits Investment Related: No Number of Hours: 0 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 10/01/2023-12/31/2023 Program was paused in 2024 Address: 3129 Ball Ct Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 3.) FineMark National Bank & Trust Position: VP-Private Wealth Advisor Nature: Private Banking and Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Number of Hours: 160+ Securities Trading Hours: 136 Start Date: 06/30/2025-Present Address: 865 Island Park Dr Charleston, SC 29492

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 13, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 865 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Charleston, SC
Current

August 13, 2025 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 865 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Charleston, SC
Past

June 11, 2010 - October 3, 2023

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
MT Pleasant, SC
Past

July 29, 2009 - October 3, 2023

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

May 22, 2007 - July 24, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
SOUTHFIELD, MI

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
(9/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/13/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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)


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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#: 35371Charleston, SC 29492

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