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Robert M. Kiff

CITIZENS SECURITIES
New York, NY
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CRD#: 2906124
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Professional summary


Robert Michael Kiff, who also goes by Robert M Kiff Jr, Robert Michael Kiff Jr, Robert Michael Kiff Jr., Robert M Kiff Jr, Robert M Kiff Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in New York, New York.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Robert M Kiff Jr | Robert Michael Kiff Jr | Robert Michael Kiff Jr. | Robert M Kiff Jr | Robert M Kiff Jr.

Other business activities


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1) Insurance lines: Life & Health since 2008 in NY, 0 hour per month, investment related.

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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, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
New York, NY
Current

August 4, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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

August 12, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Syracuse, NY
Past

May 29, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Syracuse, NY
Past

January 12, 2024 - May 28, 2024

OMEGA POINT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 168935
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 9, 2015 - May 16, 2024

JUMPSTART SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156214
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 6, 2013 - June 5, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 2012 - June 5, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 8, 2011 - December 21, 2011

DIMENSION TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147929
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 2010 - June 10, 2010

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21786
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 2010 - June 10, 2010

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2008 - June 4, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

January 11, 2001 - June 4, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

August 7, 2000 - November 13, 2000

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 8, 1999 - August 7, 2000

FLEET ENTERPRISES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17434
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1999 - November 11, 1999

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

October 8, 1999 - December 1, 1999

BNY INVESTMENT CENTER INC.

BD
CRD#: 47683
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 1998 - September 13, 1999

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

January 15, 1998 - June 5, 1998

LCP CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14469
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 11, 1997 - January 29, 1998

NICHOLS, SAFINA, LERNER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 35476
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
Alabama
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(8/6/2025)
RR
Alaska
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Alaska
(8/6/2025)
RR
Arizona
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Arizona
(8/6/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Arkansas
(8/6/2025)
RR
California
(8/6/2025)
IAR
California
(8/6/2025)
RR
Colorado
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(8/6/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Connecticut
(8/6/2025)
RR
Delaware
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Delaware
(8/6/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/6/2025)
IAR
District of Columbia
(8/25/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Florida
(8/7/2025)
RR
Georgia
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(8/7/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Hawaii
(8/6/2025)
RR
Idaho
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(8/6/2025)
RR
Illinois
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(8/6/2025)
RR
Indiana
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(8/6/2025)
RR
Iowa
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(8/6/2025)
RR
Kansas
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(8/6/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(8/6/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/6/2025)
RR
Maine
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Maine
(8/6/2025)
RR
Maryland
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(8/6/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/6/2025)
RR
Michigan
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(8/6/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/6/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(8/6/2025)
RR
Missouri
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Missouri
(8/6/2025)
RR
Montana
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Montana
(8/6/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Nebraska
(8/11/2025)
RR
Nevada
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(8/6/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/6/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(8/6/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/6/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(8/6/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(8/7/2025)
RR
New York
(8/4/2025)
IAR
New York
(8/4/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/6/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(8/6/2025)
IAR
North Dakota
(8/6/2025)
RR
Ohio
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(8/7/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma
(8/6/2025)
RR
Oregon
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(8/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/6/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(8/6/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(8/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/6/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/6/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(8/6/2025)
IAR
South Dakota
(8/7/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(8/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/6/2025)
RR
Utah
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Utah
(8/7/2025)
RR
Vermont
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Vermont
(8/6/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(8/6/2025)
RR
Washington
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Washington
(8/6/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(8/6/2025)
IAR
West Virginia
(8/7/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(8/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Wyoming
(8/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/31/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/5/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/29/2024
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550New York, NY

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