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Frederick Hepfer

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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CRD#: 2533083
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Professional summary


Frederick Hepfer, who also goes by Frederick S Hepfer, Frederick Scott Hepfer, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Clifton Park, New York.

Frederick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Frederick has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frederick S Hepfer | Frederick Scott Hepfer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

May 24, 2021 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One Municipal Plaza 830 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065Office #2: 1440 Central Ave Ms: Nya022, Albany, NY 12205Office #3: 1516 Western Avenue Ms: Nya036, Albany, NY 12203
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Clifton Park, NY
Current

May 24, 2021 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One Municipal Plaza 830 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065Office #2: 1440 Central Ave Ms: Nya022, Albany, NY 12205Office #3: 1516 Western Avenue Ms: Nya036, Albany, NY 12203
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Clifton Park, NY
Past

January 1, 2020 - May 28, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 21, 2019 - May 28, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
ALBANY, NY
Past

July 30, 2014 - June 18, 2019

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
RENSSELAER, NY
Past

August 23, 2013 - July 31, 2014

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
SCHENECTADY, NY
Past

July 16, 2013 - July 31, 2014

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
SCHENECTADY, NY
Past

February 22, 2010 - July 10, 2013

HALLIDAY FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31741
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 24, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ALBANY, NY
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
ALBANY, NY
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
ALBANY, NY
Past

September 8, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
ALBANY, NY
Past

April 12, 2002 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 15, 2000 - April 16, 2002

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
Massachusetts
(1/2/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/18/2021)
IAR
Missouri
(11/18/2021)
RR
New York
(5/24/2021)
IAR
New York
(5/24/2021)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(5/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/31/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/5/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/20/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 39550Clifton Park, NY 12065

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