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Linda S. Puryear

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Asheville, NC 28801
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CRD#: 5975401
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Professional summary


Linda Susan Puryear, who also goes by Linda Susan Bolden, Linda Puryear, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Linda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Linda has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Linda Susan Bolden | Linda Puryear

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.)CHILDREN'S FIRST/COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS POSITION: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER NATURE: I SERVE ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/02/2014 ADDRESS: 50 SOUTH FRENCH BROAD AVE, SUITE 246, ASHEVILLE NC 28801 DESCRIPTION: CHILDREN FIRST/COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING AND EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY. 2.) HomeTrust bank. Banking. yes, Investment related. Started March 2020. VP - Director of professional Banking and Investment services. Approx 200 hours per month. approx 136 during trading hours. 3.) RiverLink. Not investment related. Started Jan 2020. Approx 5 hours per month. Board treasurer. promotes environmental and economic vitality of the french Broad river.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 20, 2020 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 10 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Asheville, NC
Current

May 4, 2020 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 10 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Asheville, NC
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 16, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 16, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

May 7, 2013 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

June 4, 2012 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
ASHEVILLE, NC

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
Georgia
(6/8/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(5/20/2020)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/20/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(5/26/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(4/19/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/4/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/2/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 35371Asheville, NC 28801

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