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Michael A. Trotter

CITIZENS SECURITIES
BOSTON, MA 02118
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CRD#: 7243492
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Trotter Jr. is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7TO exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Chief Investment Officer NATURE: RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 180 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 180 START DATE: 06/07/2021 ADDRESS: 182 TURNPIKE RD, SUITE 200, WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 DESCRIPTION: Chief Investment Officermanaging portfolios and asset allocation for advisors and their clients. I also provide market commentary, strategy, and newsletters for partnered advisors.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 13, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1355 Washington Street Ms: Ma684, Boston, MA 02118Office #2: 469 West Broadway Ms: Ma668, South Boston, MA 02127Office #3: 338 Congress Street Ms: Ma321, Boston, MA 02210Office #4: 426 Boylston Street Ms: Ma619, Boston, MA 02116
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
BOSTON, MA
Current

July 13, 2023 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1355 Washington Street Ms: Ma684, Boston, MA 02118Office #2: 469 West Broadway Ms: Ma668, South Boston, MA 02127Office #3: 338 Congress Street Ms: Ma321, Boston, MA 02210Office #4: 426 Boylston Street Ms: Ma619, Boston, MA 02116
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 15, 2022 - July 12, 2023

KLR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124716
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

June 29, 2021 - July 14, 2022

THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172470
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past

June 14, 2021 - April 20, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past

March 3, 2021 - June 21, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
WESTWOOD, MA
Past

February 4, 2021 - June 21, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WESTWOOD, 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
Arizona
(10/22/2025)
IAR
Arizona
(11/3/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/21/2025)
IAR
Florida
(10/21/2025)
RR
Maine
(10/20/2025)
IAR
Maine
(10/20/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/14/2023)
RR
Michigan
(10/22/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(10/22/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(7/13/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/18/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/21/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/2/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/3/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 39550Boston, MA 02118

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