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Syed T. Ahmed

CITIZENS SECURITIES
Reston, VA 20190
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CRD#: 6899748
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Professional summary


Syed Taz Uddin Ahmed, who also goes by Syed Taz Uddin Ahmed, Syed Tazuddin Ahmed, Syed T Ahmed, Taz Ahmed, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Reston, Virginia.

Syed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Syed has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Syed Taz Uddin Ahmed | Syed Tazuddin Ahmed | Syed T Ahmed | Taz Ahmed

Other business activities


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1. Rental Property - owns and rents a house in VA. 2. Willow and lark Co., LLC - assist with wife business that sells handmade artwork using Etsy. 3. The DC Advisors - Inactive partner. 4. Notary Public

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 7, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11670a Plaza America Drive Ms: Va016, Reston, VA 20190Office #2: 800 North Glebe Road Ms: Va007, Arlington, VA 22203Office #3: 1700 Diagonal Road Ms: Va006, Alexandria, VA 22314
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Reston, VA
Current

March 7, 2022 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11670a Plaza America Drive Ms: Va016, Reston, VA 20190Office #2: 800 North Glebe Road Ms: Va007, Arlington, VA 22203Office #3: 1700 Diagonal Road Ms: Va006, Alexandria, VA 22314
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Reston, VA
Past

August 18, 2020 - February 18, 2022

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

August 18, 2020 - February 18, 2022

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

April 10, 2018 - August 4, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SPRINGFIELD, VA
Past

March 15, 2018 - August 4, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SPRINGFIELD, VA

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
(9/18/2024)
IAR
Alabama
(9/18/2024)
RR
California
(10/16/2024)
IAR
California
(10/16/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/28/2023)
IAR
District of Columbia
(3/13/2023)
RR
Georgia
(10/15/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(10/16/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/28/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(2/28/2023)
RR
Nevada
(2/4/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(2/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(8/21/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/21/2024)
RR
New York
(12/19/2022)
IAR
New York
(12/19/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/3/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/4/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/9/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(10/14/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/20/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/28/2023)
IAR
Texas
(4/3/2023)
RR
Virginia
(3/7/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(3/7/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(8/20/2025)
IAR
West Virginia
(8/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/10/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 39550Reston, VA 20190

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