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Margaret M. Koetzner

CITIZENS SECURITIES
ALBANY, NY 12211
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CRD#: 1902526
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Professional summary


Margaret Mary Koetzner, who also goes by Margaret M Koetzner, Margaret Mary Pidel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Albany, New York.

Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Margaret has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Margaret M Koetzner | Margaret Mary Pidel

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 20, 2019 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd, Suite 302 Ms: Nyac10, Albany, NY 12211
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
ALBANY, NY
Current

May 20, 2019 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd, Suite 302 Ms: Nyac10, Albany, NY 12211
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
ALBANY, NY
Past

September 21, 2016 - May 20, 2019

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
Cohoes, NY
Past

September 21, 2016 - May 20, 2019

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
Cohoes, NY
Past

May 18, 2012 - September 21, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 18, 2012 - September 21, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 16, 2011 - May 15, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 16, 2011 - May 15, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
ALBANY, NY
Past

October 23, 2009 - December 6, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LATHAM, NY
Past

October 23, 2009 - December 6, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LATHAM, NY
Past

October 13, 2005 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
LATHAM, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
LATHAM, NY
Past

August 3, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 2000 - September 8, 2003

GILFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8076
NEW YORK, NY

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
New York
(5/20/2019)
IAR
New York
(4/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/12/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 39550Albany, NY 12211

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