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Steven Potwin

Investment Adviser Representative at Citizens Securities, Inc.

Brattleboro, VTCRD #5015762Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
18 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Steven Potwin is an investment adviser representative with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc and Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. They have passed 4 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 Alabama, Florida, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Alabama, Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont
Broker:
5 states and territories

Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont

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 6/30/2018
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/6/2005
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/18/2005

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Citizens Securities, Inc.Current
2/20/2024 – Brattleboro, VT
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
5/25/2023 – 2/9/2024Keene, NH
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
8/19/2022 – 4/21/2023Nashua, NH
Citizens Investment Services
7/2/2018 – 8/23/2021Manchester, NH

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. Santander Securities, LLC
    Aug 2012 – Feb 2018Dorchester, MA
  2. Santander Bank, NA
    Aug 2012 – Feb 2018Boston, MA
  3. Boston Beer Works
    Sep 2016 – Dec 2016Boston, MA
  4. Citizens BANK
    May 2018 – Sep 2020Medford, MA
  5. Citizens Securities, Inc.
    Sep 2020 – Aug 2021Manchester, NH
  6. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
    Aug 2022 – Apr 2023Nashua, NH
  7. TD Bank
    Sep 2021 – Feb 2022Keene, NH
  8. Unemployed
    Feb 2022 – Aug 2022Keene, NH
  9. AGIA
    Dec 2022 – Apr 2023Houston, TX
  10. Unemployed
    Feb 2018 – May 2018Dorchester, MA
  11. Randy Lowenberg
    May 2023 – Feb 2024Keene, NH
  12. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
    May 2023 – Feb 2024Keene, NH
  13. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    Jun 2023 – Feb 2024Milwaukee, WI
  14. Citizens Securities, Inc.
    Feb 2024 – no end date reportedClaremont, NH

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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