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Kenneth G. Duncan

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
RALEIGH, NC 27615
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CRD#: 2100838
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Professional summary


Kenneth Gordon Duncan is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Kenneth has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 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.
PNC Capital Advisors; Investment related, Registered Investment Advisor, Offer Investment management products and services to clients.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 8, 2025 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
RALEIGH, NC
Current

September 4, 2025 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 27, 2020 - December 10, 2024

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15647
Tampa, FL
Past

June 2, 2016 - December 10, 2024

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
Tampa, FL
Past

May 26, 2016 - December 31, 2019

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 6, 2011 - May 16, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 2, 2011 - May 16, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 4, 2011 - November 7, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
ADDISON, TX
Past

May 4, 2011 - November 7, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past

April 2, 2008 - February 25, 2011

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 15, 2007 - February 25, 2011

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 31, 2003 - December 19, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 10, 2002 - December 19, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 16, 2001 - March 21, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 19, 1992 - March 21, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 17, 1991 - February 4, 1992

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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".
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)

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
North Carolina
(9/4/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/30/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/30/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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 27615

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