Michael A. Santos

CITIZENS SECURITIES

Johnston, RI 02919

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 6564464

Professional summary

Michael A Santos, who also goes by Michael Santos, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Santos

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael A Santos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Michael A Santos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

June 22, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Johnston, RI

Current

June 22, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI 02919

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Johnston, RI

Past

March 2, 2022 - March 8, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Cranston, RI

Past

December 22, 2021 - March 8, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Cranston, RI

Past

December 2, 2019 - September 29, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

WILLOW GROVE, PA

Past

December 2, 2019 - September 29, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

WILLOW GROVE, PA

Past

April 11, 2017 - September 10, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

JOHNSTON, RI

Past

April 11, 2017 - September 9, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

JOHNSTON, RI

Past

May 31, 2016 - April 10, 2017

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

WARWICK, RI

Past

February 11, 2016 - April 10, 2017

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

WARWICK, RI

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".

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Alabama
(6/22/2023)

Alaska
(6/22/2023)

Arizona
(6/22/2023)

Arkansas
(6/22/2023)

California
(6/22/2023)

Colorado
(6/22/2023)

Connecticut
(6/22/2023)

Delaware
(6/22/2023)

District of Columbia
(6/22/2023)

Florida
(6/22/2023)

Georgia
(6/22/2023)

Hawaii
(6/22/2023)

Idaho
(6/22/2023)

Illinois
(6/22/2023)

Indiana
(6/22/2023)

Iowa
(6/22/2023)

Kansas
(6/22/2023)

Kentucky
(6/22/2023)

Louisiana
(6/22/2023)

Maine
(6/22/2023)

Maryland
(6/22/2023)

Massachusetts
(6/22/2023)

Michigan
(6/22/2023)

Minnesota
(6/22/2023)

Mississippi
(6/22/2023)

Missouri
(6/22/2023)

Montana
(6/27/2023)

Nebraska
(6/22/2023)

Nevada
(6/22/2023)

New Hampshire
(6/22/2023)

New Jersey
(6/22/2023)

New Mexico
(6/22/2023)

New York
(6/22/2023)

North Carolina
(6/22/2023)

North Dakota
(6/22/2023)

Ohio
(6/23/2023)

Oklahoma
(6/22/2023)

Oregon
(6/22/2023)

Pennsylvania
(6/22/2023)

Puerto Rico
(6/22/2023)

Rhode Island
(6/22/2023)

IAR

Rhode Island
(6/22/2023)

South Carolina
(6/22/2023)

South Dakota
(6/22/2023)

Tennessee
(6/22/2023)

Texas
(6/22/2023)

Utah
(6/22/2023)

Vermont
(6/22/2023)

Virginia
(6/22/2023)

Washington
(6/22/2023)

West Virginia
(6/22/2023)

Wisconsin
(6/22/2023)

Wyoming
(6/22/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/14/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/11/2016

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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)

CSI FORM ADV DIGITAL ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE 2142025 (2/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
CITIZENS BANK, N.A.	DIRECT OWNERSHIP
ARNOLD, CHAD	COO WEALTH, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	3076401
CARVALHO, KEVIN JOHN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	6115556
CHERNY, MICHAEL	PRESIDENT	4864410
SHORE, DAVID HOWARD	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2106767

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	53,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,188,004,183

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	16
Arbitration	6

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Christian Etienne

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

LINCOLN, NE

Thomas Pineau-valencienne

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

New York, NY

Quinn Carranza

FALCON WEALTH PLANNING, INC.

IAR

ONTARIO, CA

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Michael A. Santos

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael A Santos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Michael A Santos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/14/2016

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/11/2016

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors