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Francis A. Abanga

CITIZENS SECURITIES
New Rochelle, NY 10801
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CRD#: 5430296
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Professional summary


Francis Asugya Abanga, who also goes by Francis Asugya Abanga Mr., Francis Abanga, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in New Rochelle, New York.

Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Francis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Francis Asugya Abanga Mr. | Francis Abanga

Other business activities


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Rental Property - Bronx, NY; Investment-related; Started: 4/01/2022; Title: Owner; Duties: Owner of the two family house. I fix the house and clean around the house.; No time is devoted each month during securities trading hours; 4 hours are devoted each month outside of securities trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 12, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 260 North Ave Ms: Ny353, New Rochelle, NY 10801Office #2: 778 Yonkers Ave Ms: Ny360, Yonkers, NY 10704Office #3: 449 South Broadway Ms: Ny361, Yonkers, NY 10705Office #4: 3478 Boston Rd. Ms: Ny344, Bronx, NY 10469Office #5: 1499 West Avenue Ms: Ny326, Bronx, NY 10462
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
New Rochelle, NY
Current

April 12, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 260 North Ave Ms: Ny353, New Rochelle, NY 10801Office #2: 778 Yonkers Ave Ms: Ny360, Yonkers, NY 10704Office #3: 449 South Broadway Ms: Ny361, Yonkers, NY 10705Office #4: 3478 Boston Rd. Ms: Ny344, Bronx, NY 10469Office #5: 1499 West Avenue Ms: Ny326, Bronx, NY 10462
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
New Rochelle, NY
Past

September 21, 2017 - April 4, 2023

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
BRONX, NY
Past

September 18, 2017 - April 4, 2023

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BRONX, NY
Past

November 10, 2014 - September 27, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BRONX, NY
Past

November 3, 2014 - September 27, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BRONX, NY
Past

November 20, 2013 - November 10, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Past

November 19, 2013 - November 10, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 5, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BRONX, NY
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 5, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BRONX, NY
Past

November 25, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
BRONX, NY
Past

October 24, 2007 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
BRONX, 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
Connecticut
(4/12/2023)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/12/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2025)
IAR
Florida
(1/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/12/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/12/2023)
RR
New York
(4/12/2023)
IAR
New York
(4/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/23/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 39550New Rochelle, NY 10801

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