George C. Benoit

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES

COLUMBIA, SC 29201

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CRD#: 3006625

Professional summary

George Coltrane Benoit JR, CFP®, who also goes by Cole Benoit, George Coltrane Benoit, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Columbia, South Carolina.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. George has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Cole Benoit | George Coltrane Benoit

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 25, 2020 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1212 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

RIA

CRD#: 44430

COLUMBIA, SC

Current

March 25, 2020 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1212 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

RIA

CRD#: 44430

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

January 2, 2018 - March 4, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142785

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

January 2, 2018 - March 4, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 142785

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

February 3, 2009 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 33856

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

January 27, 2009 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

May 29, 2008 - December 31, 2008

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 33856

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

May 28, 2008 - December 31, 2008

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

June 13, 2007 - April 17, 2008

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 6220

AUSTIN, TX

Past

March 7, 2005 - August 9, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10582

AUSTIN, TX

Past

March 7, 2005 - August 9, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

AUSTIN, TX

Past

February 7, 2003 - March 2, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 16999

AUSTIN, TX

Past

February 7, 2003 - March 2, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

October 1, 1999 - October 1, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Past

October 1, 1999 - October 1, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

April 9, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

CRD#: 6124

CHARLOTTE, NC

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

Florida
(3/18/2025)

Georgia
(7/22/2021)

North Carolina
(7/5/2023)

South Carolina
(3/25/2020)

IAR

South Carolina
(3/25/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/13/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1998

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: 4/8/1998

General Securities 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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George C. Benoit

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/13/1998

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/8/1998

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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