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Joel Kaufman

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 827154
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Professional summary


Joel Kaufman is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Short Hills, New Jersey and CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Wellington, Florida.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Joel has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, PC and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
CREDIT SHELTER TRUST U/W/O CHERYL R. KAUFMAN-INVESTING-1 HR. PER MONTH-OWNER.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

April 16, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 101 Jfk Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
RIA
CRD#: 106743
Short Hills, NJ
Current

April 16, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Wellington, FL
Current

April 16, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6 Russell Street Ms: Ma606, Woburn, MA 01801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39550
Woburn, MA
Past

March 26, 2024 - April 17, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Morristown, NJ
Past

September 29, 2023 - April 17, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Morristown, NJ
Past

August 9, 2019 - March 21, 2025

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108559
Paramus, NJ
Past

August 9, 2019 - September 29, 2023

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 105108
Paramus, NJ
Past

May 31, 2007 - August 20, 2019

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

May 31, 2007 - August 20, 2019

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 4, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 4, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

June 20, 2002 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

March 17, 1999 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

February 4, 1994 - April 1, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 26, 1984 - February 24, 1994

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1978 - June 27, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

August 11, 1978 - October 11, 1978

DRYSDALE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1685
Past

September 15, 1976 - June 8, 1978

UMIC, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5974

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".
CP
CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH
CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | ESTATE PRESERVATION SERVICES, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | CLARFELD | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(4/16/2025)
RR
Alaska
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Alaska
(5/12/2025)
RR
Arizona
(4/16/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Arkansas
(4/23/2025)
RR
California
(4/16/2025)
IAR
California
(4/16/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(4/21/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/16/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Delaware
(4/19/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/16/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Florida
(5/6/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(4/17/2025)
RR
Idaho
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(4/17/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(6/9/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(4/16/2025)
RR
Indiana
(4/21/2025)
RR
Iowa
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(4/18/2025)
RR
Kansas
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(4/16/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(4/18/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(5/7/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Maine
(4/16/2025)
RR
Maryland
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(6/11/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/16/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(4/18/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(5/6/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(4/24/2025)
RR
Missouri
(4/16/2025)
RR
Montana
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Montana
(4/29/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Nebraska
(4/16/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(5/6/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/16/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(4/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/16/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/16/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(4/16/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(4/25/2025)
RR
New York
(4/16/2025)
IAR
New York
(5/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/16/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/14/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(4/16/2025)
IAR
North Dakota
(4/21/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(4/16/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma
(4/21/2025)
RR
Oregon
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(4/17/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/30/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(5/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(4/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/16/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(5/8/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(4/16/2025)
IAR
South Dakota
(4/22/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(4/16/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/16/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/16/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Vermont
(4/16/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(5/8/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/16/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(4/16/2025)
IAR
West Virginia
(4/18/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/22/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(4/16/2025)
IAR
Wyoming
(4/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/14/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 10/16/1978
AMEX Put and Call Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 9/13/1976
Registered Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CP
CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH
CITIZENS PRIVATE CLIENT | ESTATE PRESERVATION SERVICES, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | CLARFELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | CLARFELD | CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
520 White Plains Road 3rd Floor, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Mailing Address
Phone number
(914) 846-0100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
200

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,846
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,182,945,000

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
07/28/2023
10/28/2022

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Company Information


CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743Short Hills, NJ 07078

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