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Mark S. Marrone

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Raleigh, NC 27609
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CRD#: 1987907
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Professional summary


Mark Stephen Marrone is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 13, 2025 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4300 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Raleigh, NC
Past

April 12, 2017 - June 17, 2025

CAVANAL HILL DISTRIBUTORS, INC,

BD
CRD#: 175445
Tulsa, OK
Past

September 27, 2004 - July 1, 2016

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

November 25, 2002 - September 27, 2004

ORBITEX FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41453
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 11, 2002 - November 22, 2002

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 2, 1999 - February 1, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 1999 - February 1, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 25, 1993 - August 25, 1998

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1992 - June 1, 1992

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 13, 1990 - December 14, 1990

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44430 / SEC#: 801-57302, 8-50696

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(8/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/26/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 3/7/2024
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 3/30/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/23/2017
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FC
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44430 / SEC#: 801-57302, 8-50696

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615-3052
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 27131, Raleigh, NC 27611-7131
Phone number
(919) 986-3546
Established
North Carolina since 01/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
322

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FCIS FIRM BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY100% OWNER
BILITER, DAVID LEEDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT1690995
CECE, MARYSECRETARY2135583
LONGEST, MICHAEL LEEDIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY6692593
MARRONE, MARK STEPHENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1987907
MCCALLUM, CHARLES FALCONER IIIDIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH RISK & GOVERNANCE2697260
WALSH, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR, FIRST CITIZENS OUTSIDE DIRECTOR4883580
WILSON, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE4301352

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,706
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,098,769,026

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/13/2025
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Company Information


FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44430Raleigh, NC 27609

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