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Jo Ann Desmarteau

CITIZENS SECURITIES
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147
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CRD#: 1141741
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Professional summary


Jo Ann Desmarteau, who also goes by Jo Ann Desmarteau, Joann Desmarteau, Joann Mcsweeny, Jo Ann Mcweeny, Jo Ann Scarff Mcweeny, Scarff Mcweeny, Jo Ann Scarff, Joann Scarff, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Broadview Heights, Ohio.

Jo Ann is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Jo Ann has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jo Ann Desmarteau | Joann Desmarteau | Joann Mcsweeny | Jo Ann Mcweeny | Jo Ann Scarff Mcweeny | Scarff Mcweeny | Jo Ann Scarff | Joann Scarff

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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

May 16, 2017 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 9243 Broadview Road Ms: Ohb554, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Current

September 14, 2015 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 9243 Broadview Road Ms: Ohb554, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

September 24, 2015 - April 3, 2017

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

October 1, 2012 - July 28, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
SEVEN HILLS, OH
Past

October 1, 2012 - July 28, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SEVEN HILLS, OH
Past

April 20, 2006 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SEVEN HILLS, OH
Past

April 20, 2006 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SEVEN HILLS, OH
Past

August 22, 2001 - April 18, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

August 3, 2001 - April 18, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

July 15, 1999 - August 9, 2001

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 3, 1988 - June 30, 1999

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

January 4, 1988 - October 4, 1988

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

January 21, 1987 - January 4, 1988

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
Past

March 20, 1984 - August 1, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

August 23, 1983 - December 23, 1983

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
CS
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
CCO INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP. | CITIZENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH | CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP. | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SERVICES | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | CHARTER ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 39550 / SEC#: 801-61902, 8-48744

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/27/2003 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2003 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2002 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/8/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/28/2003 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
(9/24/2019)
IAR
Florida
(9/25/2019)
RR
Georgia
(5/7/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(5/9/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(1/27/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/1/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/2/2020)
RR
Ohio
(9/14/2015)
IAR
Ohio
(5/16/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
CCO INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP. | CITIZENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH | CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP. | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SERVICES | CITIZENS INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | CHARTER ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 39550 / SEC#: 801-61902, 8-48744

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/27/2003 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2003 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2002 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/8/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Citizens Bank Way Jcb135, Johnston, RI 02043
Mailing Address
200 Station Drive Mws414, Westwood, MA 02090
Phone number
(781) 364-1641
Established
Rhode Island since 09/21/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
418

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSI ADVISORY SOLUTIONS MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE 6242025 (6/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CITIZENS BANK, N.A.DIRECT OWNERSHIP
ARNOLD, CHADCOO WEALTH, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3076401
CARVALHO, KEVIN JOHNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6115556
CHERNY, MICHAELPRESIDENT4864410
SHORE, DAVID HOWARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2106767

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts53,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,188,004,183

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration6

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Company Information


CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550Broadview Heights, OH 44147

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