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Darron L. Carpenter

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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CRD#: 2610065
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Professional summary


Darron Lamont Carpenter, who also goes by Darron L Carpenter, Darron Carpenter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Darron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Darron has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 87 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Darron L Carpenter | Darron Carpenter

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 17, 2020 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5129 Market Street 19b-0110, Philadelphia, PA 19139Office #2: 15 W City Avenue Ms: 19b-0066, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004Office #3: 6052 Ridge Ave Mailstop: 19b-6732, Philadelphia, PA 19128Office #4: 4949 N Broad St Ms: 19b-0108, Philadelphia, PA 19141Office #5: 5607 Vine St Mailstop: 19b-0031, Philadelphia, PA 19139Office #6: 3711 Germantown Ave. Mailstop: 19b-0047, Philadelphia, PA 19140Office #7: 6324 Stenton Avenue Ms: 19b-0045, Philadelphia, PA 19138Office #8: 11th St. & Lehigh Ave. Mailstop: 19b-0107, Philadelphia, PA 19133
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Philadelphia, PA
Current

August 17, 2020 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5129 Market Street 19b-0110, Philadelphia, PA 19139Office #2: 15 W City Avenue Ms: 19b-0066, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004Office #3: 6052 Ridge Ave Mailstop: 19b-6732, Philadelphia, PA 19128Office #4: 4949 N Broad St Ms: 19b-0108, Philadelphia, PA 19141Office #5: 5607 Vine St Mailstop: 19b-0031, Philadelphia, PA 19139Office #6: 3711 Germantown Ave. Mailstop: 19b-0047, Philadelphia, PA 19140Office #7: 6324 Stenton Avenue Ms: 19b-0045, Philadelphia, PA 19138Office #8: 11th St. & Lehigh Ave. Mailstop: 19b-0107, Philadelphia, PA 19133
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Philadelphia, PA
Past

February 26, 2019 - December 10, 2019

RESOURCE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 133022
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 28, 2016 - September 1, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

November 18, 2013 - September 10, 2014

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
LAKE ELMO, MN
Past

August 28, 2012 - September 10, 2014

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
LAKE ELMO, MN
Past

September 4, 2009 - February 23, 2011

BOE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 43486
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 6, 2006 - February 23, 2007

STURDIVANT & CO. INC

BD
CRD#: 24583
VOORHEES, NJ
Past

April 3, 1996 - August 28, 1996

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

April 26, 1995 - May 11, 1995

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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
Alabama
(3/4/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(3/4/2025)
RR
Colorado
(12/3/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(12/3/2024)
RR
Delaware
(3/20/2025)
IAR
Delaware
(3/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/23/2022)
IAR
Florida
(3/24/2022)
RR
Indiana
(12/6/2023)
IAR
Indiana
(12/6/2023)
RR
Maryland
(3/23/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(3/23/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(2/1/2022)
IAR
Minnesota
(2/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(8/17/2020)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/17/2020)
RR
New York
(8/17/2021)
IAR
New York
(8/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/17/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/17/2020)
RR
Virginia
(3/4/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(3/4/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/22/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 39550Philadelphia, PA 19139

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