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Brian T. Costello
CITIZENS SECURITIES
Johnston, RI 02919
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CRD#: 4244361
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Professional summary
Brian Thomas Costello, who also goes by Brian Costello, is a registered financial professional currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Johnston, Rhode Island.
Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Brian Costello
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 7, 2025 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Johnston, RI
Past
April 10, 2024 - January 13, 2025
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
BD
CRD#: 8733
WARWICK, RI
Past
August 12, 2015 - June 21, 2023
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
WESTWOOD, MA
Past
November 1, 2013 - October 3, 2014
SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 29, 2008 - August 18, 2015
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
WARWICK, RI
Past
October 20, 2004 - January 14, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
LINCOLN, RI
Past
August 22, 2003 - October 20, 2004
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 12, 2002 - August 12, 2003
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 21, 2000 - March 19, 2001
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
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
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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(1/7/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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