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Sonya C. Wentz
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Danville, VA 24540
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CRD#: 2515304
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Professional summary
Sonya Cross Wentz, who also goes by Sonya Dee Ann Cross, Sonya Cross Gibson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Danville, Virginia.
Sonya is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Sonya has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sonya Dee Ann Cross | Sonya Cross Gibson
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 27, 2002 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 130 Collins Drive, Danville, VA 24540RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Danville, VA
Current
January 25, 2001 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 130 Collins Drive, Danville, VA 24540RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Danville, VA
Past
June 26, 1998 - March 11, 1999
WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE
BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past
October 27, 1994 - December 31, 1997
BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.
BD
CRD#: 17511
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(3/14/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(4/2/2014)
RR
Florida(4/13/2017)
RR
Georgia(6/2/2009)
RR
Illinois(3/12/2015)
RR
Maine(3/26/2020)
RR
Maryland(5/11/2010)
RR
Massachusetts(3/14/2017)
RR
New Jersey(4/15/2004)
RR
New Mexico(2/21/2019)
RR
New York(7/30/2007)
RR
North Carolina(1/25/2001)
RR
Ohio(8/14/2014)
RR
South Carolina(1/15/2002)
RR
Tennessee(1/28/2004)
RR
Texas(4/21/2006)
RR
Virginia(1/25/2001)
IAR
Virginia(6/27/2002)
RR
West Virginia(1/4/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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 |
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Company Information
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44430Danville, VA 24540TRUST BUT VERIFY
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