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Thomas E. Hobin

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
West Haven, CT 06516
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CRD#: 4346832
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Professional summary


Thomas E Hobin Jr, who also goes by Thomas E Hobin Jr, Thomas E Hobin, Thomas Edward Hobin Jr., Thomas Edward Hobin, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in West Haven, Connecticut.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas E Hobin Jr | Thomas E Hobin | Thomas Edward Hobin Jr. | Thomas Edward Hobin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 28, 2022 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 322 Main Street, West Haven, CT 06516
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
West Haven, CT
Current

April 28, 2022 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 322 Main Street, West Haven, CT 06516
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
West Haven, CT
Past

November 1, 2019 - April 8, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
ORANGE, CT
Past

November 1, 2019 - April 8, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
ORANGE, CT
Past

July 5, 2016 - October 30, 2019

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
PLAINVILLE, CT
Past

July 5, 2016 - October 30, 2019

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
PLAINVILLE, CT
Past

April 24, 2015 - June 21, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
OLD SAYBROOK, CT
Past

April 24, 2015 - June 21, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
OLD SAYBROOK, CT
Past

April 8, 2011 - November 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SOUTHBURY, CT
Past

March 18, 2011 - November 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SOUTHBURY, CT
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 15, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 2001 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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
Connecticut
(4/28/2022)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/28/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2022)
RR
Maine
(4/28/2025)
RR
Michigan
(11/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Mailing Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone number
(888) 547-2968
Established
Ohio since 06/08/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,131

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KIS FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (4/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.SOLE OWNER566
CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMNCO-CEO/PRESIDENT5013231
DOUCE, MARK IVANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2959137
GULLA, MATTHEW TODDCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER3040637
HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLASCHIEF RISK OFFICER3025138
JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIEOPERATIONS OFFICER2882776
KOVACHICK, MARK ALLANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR5390571
SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEECO-CEO/PRESIDENT4404279
SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIELHEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT4288186
THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARCCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7722891
WEICK, PAUL ALFRED IICHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2286289

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,107,213,206

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300West Haven, CT 06516

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