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Joseph A. Wrzosek

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Tonawanda, NY 14217
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CRD#: 2345707
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Professional summary


Joseph Anthony Wrzosek is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Tonawanda, New York.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Joseph has worked at 12 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


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3494 Delaware Avenue Ms: Nyr147, Tonawanda, NY 14217Office #2: 1893 Elmwood Avenue Ms: Nyr152, Buffalo, NY 14207Office #3: 1251 Union Road Ms: Nyr149, West Seneca, NY 14224Office #4: 355 Orchard Park Road Ms: Nyr211, West Seneca, NY 14224Office #5: 1460 South Park Ave Ms: Nyr181, Buffalo, NY 14220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Tonawanda, NY
Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3494 Delaware Avenue Ms: Nyr147, Tonawanda, NY 14217Office #2: 1893 Elmwood Avenue Ms: Nyr152, Buffalo, NY 14207Office #3: 1251 Union Road Ms: Nyr149, West Seneca, NY 14224Office #4: 355 Orchard Park Road Ms: Nyr211, West Seneca, NY 14224Office #5: 1460 South Park Ave Ms: Nyr181, Buffalo, NY 14220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Tonawanda, NY
Past

March 26, 2021 - June 2, 2021

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
DEPEW, NY
Past

August 14, 2019 - June 2, 2021

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
DEPEW, NY
Past

November 5, 2013 - July 2, 2019

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
BUFFALO, NY
Past

June 22, 2010 - July 2, 2019

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BUFFALO, NY
Past

July 23, 2008 - June 8, 2010

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

January 4, 2008 - July 8, 2008

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past

February 18, 2005 - July 8, 2008

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - January 4, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BUFFALO, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - January 4, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 10, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
BUFFALO, NY
Past

November 16, 2001 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 9, 1999 - November 27, 2001

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 1996 - April 8, 1999

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 7, 1994 - May 1, 1995

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 9, 1993 - October 18, 1996

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 17, 1993 - November 23, 1993

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 5, 1993 - September 13, 1993

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 5, 1993 - September 13, 1993

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
(6/9/2021)
IAR
New York
(6/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/4/2013
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#: 39550Tonawanda, NY 14217

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