David J. Colwell

CITIZENS SECURITIES

Cleveland, OH 44109

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CRD#: 1814985

Professional summary

David Jay Colwell is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2006 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4106 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Cleveland, OH

Current

December 1, 2005 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4106 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Cleveland, OH

Past

March 4, 2003 - December 1, 2005

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13373

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

November 30, 2001 - February 21, 2003

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

March 15, 2001 - December 3, 2001

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15014

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 12, 1999 - February 6, 2001

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13373

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 8, 1997 - May 14, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

April 15, 1988 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

CRD#: 680

NEWARK, NJ

Past

April 15, 1988 - July 17, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

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".

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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

Alabama
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Alabama
(1/5/2023)

Alaska
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Alaska
(2/15/2023)

Arizona
(1/5/2023)

Arkansas
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Arkansas
(1/10/2023)

California
(1/5/2023)

IAR

California
(1/5/2023)

Colorado
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Colorado
(1/6/2023)

Connecticut
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Connecticut
(1/6/2023)

Delaware
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Delaware
(1/9/2023)

District of Columbia
(1/5/2023)

Florida
(3/14/2016)

IAR

Florida
(1/3/2020)

Georgia
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Georgia
(1/9/2023)

Hawaii
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Hawaii
(1/27/2023)

Idaho
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Idaho
(1/9/2023)

Illinois
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Illinois
(1/9/2023)

Indiana
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Indiana
(1/5/2023)

Iowa
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Iowa
(5/9/2023)

Kansas
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Kansas
(5/8/2023)

Kentucky
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Kentucky
(5/8/2023)

Louisiana
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Louisiana
(5/8/2023)

Maine
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Maine
(5/8/2023)

Maryland
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Maryland
(5/5/2023)

Massachusetts
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Michigan
(8/17/2015)

Michigan
(8/20/2015)

Minnesota
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Minnesota
(5/6/2023)

Mississippi
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Mississippi
(5/8/2023)

Missouri
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Missouri
(5/9/2023)

Montana
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Montana
(5/31/2023)

Nebraska
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Nebraska
(5/5/2023)

Nevada
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Nevada
(5/9/2023)

New Hampshire
(1/5/2023)

IAR

New Hampshire
(5/8/2023)

New Jersey
(1/5/2023)

IAR

New Jersey
(1/5/2023)

New Mexico
(1/5/2023)

IAR

New Mexico
(1/6/2023)

New York
(1/5/2023)

IAR

New York
(1/5/2023)

North Carolina
(1/5/2023)

IAR

North Carolina
(1/9/2023)

North Dakota
(1/5/2023)

IAR

North Dakota
(1/12/2023)

Ohio
(12/1/2005)

IAR

Ohio
(11/1/2006)

Oklahoma
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Oklahoma
(1/18/2023)

Oregon
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Oregon
(1/9/2023)

Pennsylvania
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(1/6/2023)

Puerto Rico
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Puerto Rico
(1/18/2023)

Rhode Island
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Rhode Island
(1/6/2023)

South Carolina
(1/5/2023)

IAR

South Carolina
(1/11/2023)

South Dakota
(1/5/2023)

IAR

South Dakota
(1/5/2023)

Tennessee
(2/13/2024)

Texas
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Texas
(1/5/2023)

Utah
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Utah
(1/5/2023)

Vermont
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Vermont
(1/5/2023)

Virginia
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Virginia
(1/5/2023)

Washington
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Washington
(1/5/2023)

West Virginia
(1/5/2023)

IAR

West Virginia
(1/6/2023)

Wisconsin
(1/5/2023)

IAR

Wisconsin
(1/9/2023)

Wyoming
(1/5/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/22/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/24/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/9/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 9/23/1997

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/22/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/14/1988

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/1/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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)

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)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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)

CSI FORM ADV DIGITAL ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE 2142025 (2/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
CITIZENS BANK, N.A.	DIRECT OWNERSHIP
ARNOLD, CHAD	COO WEALTH, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	3076401
CARVALHO, KEVIN JOHN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	6115556
CHERNY, MICHAEL	PRESIDENT	4864410
SHORE, DAVID HOWARD	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2106767

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	53,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,188,004,183

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	16
Arbitration	6

Red Flags

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David J. Colwell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view David Jay Colwell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/22/2016

Series 65

Date: 9/24/1997

Series 63

Date: 9/9/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 9/23/1997

Series 7

Date: 8/22/1997

Series 6

Date: 4/14/1988

Series 24

Date: 2/1/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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