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Michael T. Shanley

CITIZENS SECURITIES
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
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CRD#: 5519800
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Michael Thomas ShanleyCITIZENS SECURITIES

Professional summary


Michael Thomas Shanley is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
SCITUATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION: Head Coach Women's Varsity Hockey at Scituate High School NATURE: Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/29/2021 ADDRESS: 606 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Scituate MA 02066, United States DESCRIPTION: Run hockey practices and coach hockey games. I am responsible for coming up with how practices will be conducted and the activities that will be conducted are determined. Additionally I am to have some contact with the athletic director and other coaches to pass along score sheets from games or work on schedules, all of which is communicated early or after hours or in just minutes during the day.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 14, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
WESTWOOD, MA
Current

July 30, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
WESTWOOD, MA
Past

August 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Hanover, MA
Past

August 28, 2020 - July 29, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Hanover, MA
Past

November 8, 2018 - August 9, 2019

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 26, 2017 - November 8, 2018

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
Boston, MA
Past

February 8, 2012 - December 31, 2012

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 19, 2011 - August 9, 2019

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 3, 2010 - July 19, 2011

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 8, 2010 - August 3, 2010

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 12, 2008 - February 13, 2009

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
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
Alabama
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Alabama
(9/14/2026)
RR
Alaska
(9/14/2026)
RR
Arizona
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Arizona
(9/24/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Arkansas
(9/16/2026)
RR
California
(9/14/2026)
IAR
California
(9/16/2026)
RR
Colorado
(9/14/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Connecticut
(9/14/2026)
RR
Delaware
(9/14/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/14/2026)
RR
Florida
(10/27/2025)
IAR
Florida
(10/28/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(9/15/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(9/14/2026)
RR
Idaho
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Idaho
(9/21/2026)
RR
Illinois
(9/14/2026)
RR
Indiana
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Indiana
(9/14/2026)
RR
Iowa
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Iowa
(9/15/2026)
RR
Kansas
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Kansas
(9/14/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Kentucky
(9/17/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(9/14/2026)
RR
Maine
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Maine
(9/14/2026)
RR
Maryland
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Maryland
(9/21/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/30/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Michigan
(9/18/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/17/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(9/14/2026)
RR
Missouri
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Missouri
(9/15/2026)
RR
Montana
(9/14/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Nebraska
(9/15/2026)
RR
Nevada
(9/14/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/14/2026)
IAR
New Hampshire
(9/17/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(9/14/2026)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/15/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(9/14/2026)
IAR
New Mexico
(9/15/2026)
RR
New York
(10/8/2025)
IAR
New York
(10/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/14/2026)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/16/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(9/14/2026)
IAR
North Dakota
(9/14/2026)
RR
Ohio
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Ohio
(9/14/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Oklahoma
(9/14/2026)
RR
Oregon
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Oregon
(9/20/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/16/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/14/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/30/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(8/14/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/14/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(9/14/2026)
IAR
South Dakota
(9/14/2026)
RR
Texas
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Texas
(9/15/2026)
RR
Utah
(9/14/2026)
RR
Vermont
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Vermont
(9/18/2026)
RR
Virginia
(9/14/2026)
RR
Washington
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Washington
(9/18/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(9/14/2026)
IAR
West Virginia
(9/17/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Wisconsin
(9/15/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(9/14/2026)
IAR
Wyoming
(9/14/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/25/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/18/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/5/2010
General Securities Representative 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 02919
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
471

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

CSI FORM ADV PART 2A MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE 09022026 (9/3/2026)

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 Accounts60,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,868,719,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration6

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Company Information


CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550Westwood, MA 02090

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