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Sean J. Obrien

CITIZENS SECURITIES
NO QUINCY, MA 02171
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CRD#: 1624520
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Professional summary


Sean Joseph Obrien, who also goes by Sean Joseph O'brien, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in No Quincy, Massachusetts.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Sean has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Sean Joseph O'brien

Other business activities


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1. 10/05/2020 - Webster Investments - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) 2. 01/12/2023 - FRG Holdings ( LPBD) - Not Investment Related - Limited Purpose Broker Dealer

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 19, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 371 Hancock Street, No Quincy, MA 02171Office #2: 65 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA 02171
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
NO QUINCY, MA
Current

January 19, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 371 Hancock Street, No Quincy, MA 02171Office #2: 65 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA 02171
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
NO QUINCY, MA
Past

October 13, 2020 - February 13, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BROCKTON, MA
Past

October 5, 2020 - February 13, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BROCKTON, MA
Past

May 23, 2017 - October 6, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11643
STOUGHTON, MA
Past

May 16, 2017 - October 6, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
STOUGHTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - May 8, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SOUTH EASTON, MA
Past

March 10, 2009 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SOUTH EASTON, MA
Past

October 18, 2006 - June 19, 2008

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 5, 2001 - October 20, 2006

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 7, 1997 - March 20, 2000

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 31, 1995 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 28, 1989 - August 11, 1995

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

March 3, 1987 - January 23, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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
Massachusetts
(1/19/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/19/2023)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 39550No Quincy, MA 02171

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