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Darren Johns

CITIZENS SECURITIES
GLENSHAW, PA 15116
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CRD#: 4881453
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Professional summary


Darren Johns, who also goes by Darren Johns, Darren Ray Johns, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Darren has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Darren Johns | Darren Ray Johns

Other business activities


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OWNER OF RENTAL UNIT

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 13, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1704 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116Office #2: 101 Commonwealth Dr. Mailstop: 15b-0098, Warrendale, PA 15086
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
GLENSHAW, PA
Current

September 13, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1704 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116Office #2: 101 Commonwealth Dr. Mailstop: 15b-0098, Warrendale, PA 15086
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
GLENSHAW, PA
Past

August 26, 2021 - August 9, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 26, 2021 - August 9, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 11, 2019 - January 7, 2021

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA
Past

March 11, 2019 - January 7, 2021

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA
Past

May 12, 2010 - November 24, 2017

MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109355
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 12, 2010 - November 24, 2017

FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106277
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 11, 2009 - November 24, 2017

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 5009
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 9, 2008 - November 24, 2017

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

RIA
CRD#: 105325
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 8, 2008 - November 24, 2017

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 17, 2005 - April 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past

January 20, 2005 - April 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Ohio
(1/2/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(1/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/13/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/18/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 39550Glenshaw, PA 15116

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