William F. Hester
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Arden, NC 28704
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CRD#: 2628116
Professional summary
William Fletcher Hester III, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Fletcher Hester III, Will Fletcher Hester III, Willi Fletcher Hester Iii, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Arden, North Carolina.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Income Management
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Long-term Care
Business Succession Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Fletcher Hester Iii | Will Fletcher Hester Iii | Willi Fletcher Hester Iii
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1998
Experience
Current
November 1, 2005 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 2106 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Arden, NC
Current
November 1, 2005 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 2106 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Arden, NC
Past
January 31, 2002 - October 20, 2005
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 23, 2001 - October 20, 2005
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 6, 2000 - June 28, 2001
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
Past
July 18, 1995 - December 31, 1998
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
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
California(8/18/2017)
RR
Florida(1/16/2014)
RR
Georgia(6/6/2024)
RR
Idaho(3/2/2022)
RR
North Carolina(11/1/2005)
IAR
North Carolina(11/1/2005)
RR
Tennessee(8/8/2016)
RR
Virgin Islands(4/9/2021)
Exams
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#: 44430Arden, NC 28704TRUST BUT VERIFY
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