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23yrs

C Downes

Financial advisor at Citizens Securities

C Downes is a fiduciary financial advisor in Jamaica, New York, with 23 years in the industry. C joined Citizens Securities in 2024, after four years at Merrill. Citizens Securities offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets.

One of 18 advisors with offices in Jamaica, and one of 16 fiduciaries.

Jamaica, NY 11435Top 23% by experience at Citizens SecuritiesFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience23 years (since 2003)
How that compares ?Top 23% by experience at Citizens Securities
Office14702 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$208,871
Advisors at the firm783
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Citizens Securities

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managersOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2024 – now
  2. 2020 – 2024
    MerrillPreviously

Questions to ask C Risque

Tailored to C Risque’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About C Risque

How do I contact C Risque?

Call Citizens Securities at (800) 942-8300 and ask for C Downes. C Risque works from the Jamaica, NY office.

How long has C Risque been a financial advisor?

C Risque has been in the industry since 2003, about 23 years. Top 23% by experience at Citizens Securities.

What licenses does C Risque hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is C Risque a fiduciary?

C Risque is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is C Risque paid?

Citizens Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. Ask C Risque for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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