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Gary M. Schindler

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Youngstown, OH 44505
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CRD#: 2604997
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Professional summary


Gary Martin Schindler, who also goes by Gary M Schindler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Youngstown, Ohio.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Gary has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gary M Schindler

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 4, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4333 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505Office #2: 780 W State Street, Alliance, OH 44601Office #3: 2233 East Pershing Street, Salem, OH 44601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Youngstown, OH
Current

August 4, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4333 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505Office #2: 780 W State Street, Alliance, OH 44601Office #3: 2233 East Pershing Street, Salem, OH 44601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Youngstown, OH
Past

January 25, 2018 - July 29, 2022

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBIANA, OH
Past

January 25, 2018 - July 29, 2022

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBIANA, OH
Past

December 7, 2016 - January 2, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WARREN, OH
Past

December 6, 2016 - January 2, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
WRREN, OH
Past

January 19, 2010 - January 4, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WARREN, OH
Past

July 11, 2007 - January 4, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
STRUTHERS, OH
Past

May 28, 2003 - June 26, 2007

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past

April 18, 2001 - June 26, 2007

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past

May 10, 2000 - April 25, 2001

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

July 7, 1999 - May 10, 2000

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

August 15, 1996 - July 16, 1999

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 1995 - August 10, 1996

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 1995 - August 10, 1996

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
Ohio
(8/4/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(8/4/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/4/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/5/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(3/20/2024)
IAR
West Virginia
(3/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/23/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 39550Youngstown, OH 44505

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