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Jack A. Forlenza

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Colonia, NJ 07067
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CRD#: 2243401
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Professional summary


Jack Anthony Forlenza is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Colonia, New Jersey.

Jack is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Jack has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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

August 17, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 636 Inman Ave Nj118, Colonia, NJ 07067Office #2: 88 Norwood Ave Ms: Nj122, Deal, NJ 07723Office #3: 169 Broadway Nj157, Long Branch, NJ 07740Office #4: 3265 Highway 9 Ms: Nj136, Freehold, NJ 08830Office #5: 2426 Nj-34 Nj235, Manasquan, NJ 08736Office #6: 2147 Bridge Ave Nj195, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Colonia, NJ
Current

August 17, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 636 Inman Ave Nj118, Colonia, NJ 07067Office #2: 88 Norwood Ave Ms: Nj122, Deal, NJ 07723Office #3: 169 Broadway Nj157, Long Branch, NJ 07740Office #4: 3265 Highway 9 Ms: Nj136, Freehold, NJ 08830Office #5: 2426 Nj-34 Nj235, Manasquan, NJ 08736Office #6: 2147 Bridge Ave Nj195, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Colonia, NJ
Past

December 7, 2021 - August 17, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Past

December 6, 2021 - August 17, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Past

January 10, 2017 - December 9, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
MATAWAN, NJ
Past

December 14, 2016 - December 9, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
MATAWAN, NJ
Past

January 28, 2015 - December 12, 2016

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136865
SEATTLE, WA
Past

January 2, 2015 - December 12, 2016

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45744
EDISON, NJ
Past

December 14, 2012 - January 28, 2015

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
PERTH AMBOY, NJ
Past

December 14, 2012 - January 2, 2015

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
EDISON, NJ
Past

November 9, 2010 - December 18, 2012

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
FREEHOLD, NJ
Past

February 19, 2010 - December 18, 2012

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
FREEHOLD, NJ
Past

October 8, 2004 - February 23, 2010

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
LAKEWOOD, NJ
Past

August 20, 2004 - February 23, 2010

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
LAKEWOOD, NJ
Past

May 29, 2001 - August 24, 2004

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 29, 2000 - June 7, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 1998 - November 28, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 2, 1996 - May 12, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 21, 1995 - December 22, 1995

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7432
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1992 - April 13, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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
Florida
(1/3/2023)
IAR
Florida
(1/4/2023)
RR
Michigan
(4/17/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(4/21/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(8/17/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/17/2022)
RR
New York
(8/17/2022)
IAR
New York
(8/17/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/23/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/18/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(1/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/25/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 39550Colonia, NJ 07067

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