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Ping Lin

Investment Adviser Representative at Citizens Securities, Inc.

Williamsville, NYCRD #5817031Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
16 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Ping Lin is an investment adviser representative with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Williamsville, NY, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina
Broker:
4 states and territories

Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 6/21/2016
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 10/28/2010
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/17/2014
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 9/21/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Citizens Securities, Inc.Current
6/3/2024 – Williamsville, NY
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
11/16/2021 – 6/4/2024Amherst, NY
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
6/24/2016 – 10/1/2021Depew, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
    Jul 2015 – Sep 2021Depew, NY
  2. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
    Oct 2021 – May 2024Amherst, NY
  3. Charles Schwab Bank, SSB
    Oct 2021 – May 2024Amherst, NY
  4. Citizens Securities, Inc
    May 2024 – no end date reportedAmherst, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Citizens Securities, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
Firm account minimum
$2,000

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
772
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Johnston, RI
SEC file number:
801-61902

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Form ADV data as of September 3, 2026

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