Kevin A. Harper

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES

Rock Hill, SC 29730

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CRD#: 2248422

Professional summary

Kevin A Harper, who also goes by Kevin A. Harper Sr., Kevin Anthony Harper Sr., Kevin Anthony Harper, Kevin Harper, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kevin A. Harper Sr. | Kevin Anthony Harper Sr. | Kevin Anthony Harper | Kevin Harper

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 7, 2021 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 226 E Main St , Rock Hill, SC 29730

RIA

CRD#: 44430

Rock Hill, SC

Current

March 3, 2017 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 226 E Main St , Rock Hill, SC 29730

RIA

CRD#: 44430

Rock Hill, SC

Past

March 3, 2017 - October 4, 2021

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 44430

Rock Hill, SC

Past

August 8, 2014 - February 27, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

Charlotte, NC

Past

August 4, 2014 - February 27, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

Charlotte, NC

Past

April 11, 2013 - July 8, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

April 10, 2013 - July 8, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 2, 2012 - January 11, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 11, 2008 - August 1, 2012

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

September 8, 1992 - April 8, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

Past

September 8, 1992 - April 8, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

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

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)

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.

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

California
(4/20/2023)

Colorado
(10/20/2025)

Connecticut
(7/2/2024)

Florida
(6/27/2024)

Georgia
(3/26/2018)

Illinois
(8/7/2024)

Maryland
(7/12/2024)

Missouri
(10/13/2021)

New York
(4/26/2022)

North Carolina
(3/3/2017)

Oregon
(2/14/2025)

South Carolina
(11/29/2017)

IAR

South Carolina
(10/7/2021)

Texas
(10/13/2021)

Virginia
(3/3/2017)

Wisconsin
(1/2/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/1/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/27/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/10/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

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

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)

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)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FCIS FIRM BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

FCIS WRAP BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY	100% OWNER
BILITER, DAVID LEE	DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT	1690995
CECE, MARY	SECRETARY	2135583
LONGEST, MICHAEL LEE	DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY	6692593
MARRONE, MARK STEPHEN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	1987907
MCCALLUM, CHARLES FALCONER III	DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH RISK & GOVERNANCE	2697260
WALSH, WILLIAM JAMES	DIRECTOR, FIRST CITIZENS OUTSIDE DIRECTOR	4883580
WILSON, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER	DIRECTOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE	4301352

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,706
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,098,769,026

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	2
Arbitration	4

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/13/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Kevin A. Harper

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/1/2013

Series 63

Date: 10/27/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2012

Series 6

Date: 7/10/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

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