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Edward F. Pero
CITIZENS SECURITIES
Medina, OH 44256
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CRD#: 2680265
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Professional summary
Edward Francis Pero, who also goes by Ed Pero, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Medina, Ohio.
Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ed Pero
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 18, 2013 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1065 North Court Street Suite A, Medina, OH 44256Office #2: 333 South Broadway, Akron, OH 44308Office #3: 3235 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319Office #4: 214 High Street Ms: Ohb548, Wadsworth, OH 44281Office #5: 2870 W Market Street, Suite A, Fairlawn, OH 44333RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Medina, OH
Current
June 17, 2013 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1065 North Court Street Suite A, Medina, OH 44256Office #2: 333 South Broadway, Akron, OH 44308Office #3: 3235 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319Office #4: 214 High Street Ms: Ohb548, Wadsworth, OH 44281Office #5: 2870 W Market Street, Suite A, Fairlawn, OH 44333RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Medina, OH
Past
January 4, 2006 - June 13, 2013
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 136300
TWINSBURG, OH
Past
January 3, 2006 - June 13, 2013
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136300
TWINSBURG, OH
Past
October 11, 2005 - December 31, 2005
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 566
HUDSON, OH
Past
January 16, 2001 - December 31, 2005
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 30, 1997 - January 22, 2001
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
December 15, 1995 - June 12, 1997
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(11/25/2020)
IAR
California(11/30/2020)
RR
Florida(2/24/2020)
IAR
Florida(2/25/2020)
RR
Mississippi(11/18/2022)
IAR
Mississippi(11/21/2022)
RR
New York(12/1/2021)
IAR
New York(12/2/2021)
RR
Ohio(6/17/2013)
IAR
Ohio(6/18/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/23/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania(12/24/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 53,044 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,188,004,183 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 16 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
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Company Information
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 39550Medina, OH 44256TRUST BUT VERIFY
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