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Megan Ruo

CITIZENS SECURITIES
CRANSTON, RI 02921
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CRD#: 5860351
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Professional summary


Megan Ruo, who also goes by Megan Elizabeth Mieczkowski, Megan Elizabeth Ruo, Megan Ruo, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Megan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Megan Elizabeth Mieczkowski | Megan Elizabeth Ruo | Megan Ruo

Other business activities


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1) Rental property - owner; 2 hours/month; start date - 04/2023. 2) Rental property - owner; Bradenton, FL; 2 hours/month; start date - 03/2024. 3) Megan's coaching and training- personal trainer; $500/month compensation; 10 hours/month; start date 11/13/2024 4) Rental Property- Landlord; Tarpon Springs, FL; $300/month compensation; 1 hour/month; start date- 04/01/2025

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2018 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1850 Plainfield Pike Mailstop: Ri-019, Cranston, RI 02921
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
CRANSTON, RI
Current

February 20, 2018 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1850 Plainfield Pike Mailstop: Ri-019, Cranston, RI 02921
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
CRANSTON, RI
Past

November 27, 2017 - February 20, 2018

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

November 27, 2017 - February 20, 2018

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

July 26, 2017 - November 17, 2017

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
WALPOLE, MA
Past

July 17, 2017 - November 17, 2017

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
WALPOLE, MA
Past

April 10, 2015 - July 17, 2017

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
FOXBORO, MA
Past

February 18, 2013 - July 17, 2017

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
FOXBORO, MA

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
(2/20/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(2/20/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2018)
IAR
Florida
(2/21/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/20/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(5/2/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(5/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/24/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/29/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/20/2018)
IAR
Rhode Island
(2/20/2018)
RR
Texas
(9/12/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/31/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser 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#: 39550Cranston, RI 02921

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