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Robert C. Orbin

CITIZENS SECURITIES
West Hazleton, PA 18202
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CRD#: 2955624
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Professional summary


Robert Carl Orbin Jr, who also goes by Bob Orbin, Robert Carl Orbin Jr, Robert Carl Orbin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

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, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Orbin | Robert Carl Orbin Jr | Robert Carl Orbin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 08/2016; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TAMAQUA POLICE PENSION COMMISSION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 320 EAST BROAD STREET, TAMAQUA, PA 18252; NATURE OF BUSINESS: POLICE PENSION FUNDS; START DATE: 01/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: POLICE PENSION COMMISSION MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND MEETINGS AND REVIEW INVESTMENT HOLDINGS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAUCH CHUNK TRUST COMPANY - MAUCH CHUNK TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BANK; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 01/2020; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT SERVICES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAUCH CHUNK TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT; START DATE: 01/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT SERVICES;

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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

June 20, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 40 West Broad St Mailstop: 18u-0018, West Hazleton, PA 18202Office #2: 351 Kidder St Mailstop: 18u-0010, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702Office #3: 196 South Wyoming Ave Mailstop: 18u-0014, Kingston, PA 18704
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
West Hazleton, PA
Current

June 20, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 40 West Broad St Mailstop: 18u-0018, West Hazleton, PA 18202Office #2: 351 Kidder St Mailstop: 18u-0010, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702Office #3: 196 South Wyoming Ave Mailstop: 18u-0014, Kingston, PA 18704
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
West Hazleton, PA
Past

June 29, 2023 - April 5, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
JIM THORPE, PA
Past

August 19, 2016 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
JIM THORPE, PA
Past

August 19, 2016 - April 5, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
JIM THORPE, PA
Past

August 20, 2014 - August 9, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Plains, PA
Past

August 20, 2014 - August 9, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
PLAINS, PA
Past

April 1, 2011 - August 12, 2014

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
KINGSTON, PA
Past

February 29, 2008 - August 15, 2014

STERLING INVESTMENT ADVISORS LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 140710
KINGSTON, PA
Past

February 1, 2008 - April 27, 2011

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
KINGSTON, PA
Past

April 18, 2007 - February 5, 2008

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 12, 2003 - February 12, 2007

CURTIS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104153
HAZLETON, PA
Past

March 28, 2002 - February 13, 2007

PRESWICK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112067
MEDIA, PA
Past

March 26, 2002 - May 9, 2002

CURTIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112476
MEDIA, PA
Past

February 15, 2002 - May 29, 2002

CURTIS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104153
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 14, 2001 - October 11, 2001

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 2000 - March 7, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 21, 1997 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
Delaware
(6/20/2025)
IAR
Delaware
(6/26/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/2/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/3/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/20/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/26/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550West Hazleton, PA 18202

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