Matthew J. Smith

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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CRD#: 5164276

Professional summary

Matthew J Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Providence, Rhode Island and CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 13, 2020 - Present

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: One Citizens Plaza Suite 900, Providence, RI 02903

RIA

CRD#: 106743

PROVIDENCE, RI

Current

February 7, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 99 High Street Ms: Ma-325, Boston, MA 02110

RIA

CRD#: 39550

BOSTON, MA

Current

December 16, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 99 High Street Ms: Ma-325, Boston, MA 02110

RIA

CRD#: 39550

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 7, 2009 - January 22, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

LINCOLN, RI

Past

January 1, 2008 - March 5, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

MARLBOROUGH, MA

Past

September 21, 2006 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

MARLBOROUGH, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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.

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

Connecticut
(2/7/2025)

IAR

Connecticut
(2/7/2025)

Maine
(2/7/2025)

IAR

Maine
(2/7/2025)

Massachusetts
(12/16/2024)

New Hampshire
(2/7/2025)

IAR

New Hampshire
(2/7/2025)

IAR

Rhode Island
(11/13/2020)

Rhode Island
(2/7/2025)

Vermont
(2/7/2025)

IAR

Vermont
(2/7/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/30/2024

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/23/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/14/2024

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/20/2024

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/4/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/20/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 White Plains Road 3rd Floor, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Mailing Address

Phone number

(914) 846-0100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,846
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,182,945,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/30/2024

Series 65

Date: 12/23/2006

Series 7TO

Date: 12/14/2024

SIE

Date: 11/20/2024

Series 7

Date: 3/4/2008

Series 6

Date: 9/20/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

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