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Gary Grigorian

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Johnston, RI 02919
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CRD#: 2858698
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Professional summary


Gary Grigorian, who also goes by Garen Grigorian, Karen Grigorian, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Johnston, Rhode Island and CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gary has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Garen Grigorian | Karen Grigorian

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Gary Grigorian's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 8, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Johnston, RI
Current

June 27, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: One Citizens Bank Way Jcb135, Johnston, RI 02919
RIA
CRD#: 106743
Johnston, RI
Current

January 8, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Johnston, RI
Past

May 30, 2024 - July 13, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 29, 2023 - July 13, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 2022 - July 17, 2024

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108559
Boston, MA
Past

August 9, 2022 - September 29, 2023

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 105108
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2017 - August 8, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
North Providence, RI
Past

March 25, 2017 - August 8, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Boston, MA
Past

April 15, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
North Providence, RI
Past

April 10, 2015 - July 8, 2016

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
WEST WARWICK, RI
Past

April 10, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WEST WARWICK, RI
Past

May 10, 2013 - March 5, 2015

INTERACTIVE ADVISERS, INTERACTIVE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 145694
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 2, 2007 - May 1, 2013

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 8, 2007 - May 1, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 27, 2007 - May 1, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 17, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
LINCOLN, RI
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 17, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
LINCOLN, RI
Past

May 19, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
LINCOLN, RI
Past

April 22, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 1997 - July 9, 1997

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, 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".
CP
CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH
CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | ESTATE PRESERVATION SERVICES, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | CLARFELD | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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
Rhode Island
(1/8/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/18/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/21/2025
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CP
CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH
CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | ESTATE PRESERVATION SERVICES, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | CLARFELD | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
520 White Plains Road 3rd Floor, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Mailing Address
Phone number
(914) 846-0100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
200

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,846
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,182,945,000

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
07/28/2023
10/28/2022

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Company Information


CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743Johnston, RI 02919

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