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Joseph Grieco

Joseph Grieco

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CRD#: 1209375
Joseph Grieco

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Grieco, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Joseph had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

March 20, 2020 - August 18, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

March 20, 2020 - August 18, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

April 5, 2017 - May 31, 2019

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 5, 2017 - May 31, 2019

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 20, 2015 - April 4, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 20, 2015 - April 4, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 14, 2012 - November 21, 2014

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 14, 2012 - November 21, 2014

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 14, 2009 - November 2, 2012

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 14, 2009 - November 2, 2012

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 25, 2008 - July 15, 2008

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
BETHEL PARK, PA
Past

August 17, 2006 - October 16, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 25, 2005 - August 18, 2005

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 25, 2005 - August 18, 2005

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 11, 2003 - June 25, 2005

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7324
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 11, 2003 - June 25, 2005

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7324
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 25, 2002 - August 26, 2003

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 24, 2001 - August 26, 2003

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 1999 - August 10, 2001

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 27, 1997 - January 20, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

November 11, 1992 - May 24, 1994

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 2, 1990 - December 4, 1991

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 29, 1987 - June 21, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

January 7, 1987 - August 1, 1987

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

January 24, 1986 - January 29, 1987

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

November 25, 1983 - January 16, 1986

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/5/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/1986
General Securities Principal Examination

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#: 39550

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