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Roberto R. Rizza

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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CRD#: 1375605
RR

Professional summary


Roberto Ricardo Rizza, who also goes by Roberto Ricardo Rizza Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Roberto is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Roberto has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Aliases


Roberto Ricardo Rizza Mr.

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 11, 2015 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2225 18 Mile Rd. Mailstop: Mib807, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Sterling Heights, MI
Current

September 8, 2015 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2225 18 Mile Rd. Mailstop: Mib807, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Sterling Heights, MI
Past

May 7, 2013 - August 21, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
ROSEVILLE, MI
Past

April 30, 2013 - August 21, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
ROSEVILLE, MI
Past

July 30, 2012 - April 29, 2013

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 27913
TROY, MI
Past

July 12, 2012 - April 29, 2013

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
TROY, MI
Past

January 10, 2012 - July 18, 2012

LEONARD & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 36527
TROY, MI
Past

January 3, 2012 - July 18, 2012

LEONARD & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36527
TROY, MI
Past

November 12, 2008 - January 17, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

July 15, 2008 - January 17, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

June 21, 2005 - July 31, 2006

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
FLINT, MI
Past

January 1, 1999 - September 8, 2003

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 1988 - January 1, 1999

FIRST OF MICHIGAN CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 311
DETROIT, MI
Past

September 26, 1986 - February 10, 1988

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979

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
(4/20/2022)
IAR
Florida
(4/21/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(1/5/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/8/2015)
IAR
Michigan
(9/11/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(11/17/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(11/18/2016)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(8/4/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/19/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/20/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/29/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(9/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/25/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/4/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/10/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 39550Sterling Heights, MI 48314

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