KD
Knitwanza Drayton
CITIZENS SECURITIES
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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CRD#: 4454787
KD
Professional summary
Knitwanza Drayton, CFP®, who also goes by Nick Drayton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Knitwanza is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Knitwanza has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nick Drayton
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
CFP®
Start date: 2015
Experience
Current
February 13, 2025 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1546 Frankford Avenue Ms: Pa417, Philadelphia, PA 19125Office #2: 900 South Street Mailstop: 19b-0105, Philadelphia, PA 19147Office #3: 1515 Market St Mailstop: 19b-0102, Philadelphia, PA 19102Office #4: 1027 Arch Street Ms: Pa410, Philadelphia, PA 19107Office #5: 490 North Broad Street Mailstop: 19b-0037, Philadelphia, PA 19130Office #6: 248 Market Street Pa418, Philadelphia, PA 19106Office #7: 726-28 Market Street Mailstop: 19b-0077, Philadelphia, PA 19106RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Philadelphia, PA
Current
February 13, 2025 - Present
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1546 Frankford Avenue Ms: Pa417, Philadelphia, PA 19125Office #2: 900 South Street Mailstop: 19b-0105, Philadelphia, PA 19147Office #3: 1515 Market St Mailstop: 19b-0102, Philadelphia, PA 19102Office #4: 1027 Arch Street Ms: Pa410, Philadelphia, PA 19107Office #5: 490 North Broad Street Mailstop: 19b-0037, Philadelphia, PA 19130Office #6: 248 Market Street Pa418, Philadelphia, PA 19106Office #7: 726-28 Market Street Mailstop: 19b-0077, Philadelphia, PA 19106RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Philadelphia, PA
Past
July 24, 2024 - September 13, 2024
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
HORSHAM, PA
Past
January 26, 2022 - March 22, 2024
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
Wilmington, DE
Past
January 26, 2022 - March 22, 2024
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
Wilmington, DE
Past
February 27, 2018 - October 14, 2022
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
Wilmington, DE
Past
February 26, 2018 - September 7, 2023
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
Wilmington, DE
Past
February 26, 2018 - March 22, 2024
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
Wilmington, DE
Past
January 23, 2017 - February 26, 2018
SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past
May 18, 2015 - February 26, 2018
SCOTTRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8206
NEWARK, DE
Past
December 18, 2009 - April 23, 2015
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
December 18, 2009 - April 23, 2015
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
December 18, 2009 - April 23, 2015
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
November 18, 2008 - December 24, 2009
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
June 6, 2008 - November 17, 2008
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
June 6, 2008 - December 24, 2009
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
March 5, 2007 - April 17, 2008
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
September 27, 2005 - April 17, 2008
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
April 7, 2003 - May 12, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
December 14, 2001 - May 8, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
December 14, 2001 - May 8, 2002
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
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
Florida(2/13/2025)
IAR
Florida(2/14/2025)
RR
New Jersey(2/13/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(2/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/13/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(2/13/2025)
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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