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Nicholas R. Watne

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Johnston, RI 02919
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CRD#: 3135342
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Professional summary


Nicholas R Watne, who also goes by Nicholas R. Watne, Nicholas Robert Watne, Nick Watne, is a registered financial professional currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Nicholas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Nicholas R. Watne | Nicholas Robert Watne | Nick Watne

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 13, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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

September 24, 2018 - May 13, 2024

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

May 11, 2006 - September 24, 2018

ZIONS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17776
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

November 1, 2000 - May 9, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
NEW ALBANY, OH
Past

May 14, 1999 - November 1, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER ONLINE INC.

BD
CRD#: 34925
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 29, 1998 - April 19, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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.

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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

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Alabama
(6/25/2024)
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Alaska
(6/11/2024)
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Arizona
(8/14/2024)
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Arkansas
(7/15/2024)
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California
(6/11/2024)
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Colorado
(6/13/2024)
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Connecticut
(6/10/2024)
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Delaware
(6/26/2024)
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District of Columbia
(6/13/2024)
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Florida
(6/11/2024)
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Georgia
(6/17/2024)
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Idaho
(6/10/2024)
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Illinois
(8/6/2024)
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Indiana
(6/10/2024)
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Iowa
(6/11/2024)
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Kansas
(6/10/2024)
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Kentucky
(6/27/2024)
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Louisiana
(6/14/2024)
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Maine
(6/13/2024)
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Maryland
(2/5/2025)
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Massachusetts
(6/11/2024)
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Michigan
(6/12/2024)
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Minnesota
(6/18/2024)
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Mississippi
(6/12/2024)
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Missouri
(1/14/2025)
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Montana
(6/24/2024)
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Nevada
(6/10/2024)
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New Hampshire
(7/2/2024)
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New Jersey
(6/10/2024)
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New Mexico
(6/10/2024)
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New York
(6/10/2024)
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North Carolina
(6/12/2024)
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North Dakota
(6/17/2024)
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Ohio
(6/10/2024)
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Oklahoma
(6/11/2024)
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Oregon
(8/1/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(6/11/2024)
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Puerto Rico
(6/18/2024)
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Rhode Island
(6/12/2024)
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South Carolina
(6/13/2024)
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South Dakota
(6/10/2024)
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Tennessee
(6/11/2024)
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Texas
(6/10/2024)
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Utah
(6/25/2024)
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Vermont
(6/24/2024)
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Virginia
(6/13/2024)
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Washington
(6/27/2024)
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West Virginia
(6/26/2024)
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Wisconsin
(7/3/2024)
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Wyoming
(6/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/19/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550Johnston, RI 02919

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