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John K. Buggy

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Monroeville, PA 15146
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CRD#: 2081714
JB

Professional summary


John Kennedy Buggy, who also goes by Jack Kennedy Buggy, Jack Buggy, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jack Kennedy Buggy | Jack Buggy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 24, 2019 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4210 William Penn Highway Ms: Pmw846, Monroeville, PA 15146
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Monroeville, PA
Current

April 25, 2017 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4210 William Penn Highway Ms: Pmw846, Monroeville, PA 15146
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Monroeville, PA
Past

May 10, 2012 - April 24, 2017

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

May 8, 2012 - April 24, 2017

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

September 24, 2008 - April 20, 2012

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

September 23, 2008 - April 20, 2012

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

May 30, 2008 - September 18, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CAMP HILL, PA
Past

May 29, 2008 - September 18, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CAMP HILL, PA
Past

May 2, 2003 - March 7, 2008

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

May 8, 2002 - March 7, 2008

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

April 25, 1997 - December 31, 2000

MBSC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42430
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1994 - May 8, 2002

DREYFUS INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17477
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 9, 1994 - August 22, 1994

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 5, 1993 - January 17, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 5, 1993 - January 17, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 17, 1991 - September 10, 1993

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1991 - September 10, 1993

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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
Pennsylvania
(4/25/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/24/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/4/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 39550Monroeville, PA 15146

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