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Grant O. Catoe

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
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CRD#: 4084102
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Professional summary


Grant O'brine Catoe is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Columbia, South Carolina and FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Grant is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Grant has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 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.
Caters Taters; 6116 Kemberly St. Columbia, SC 29209; Food truck/outdoor concessions; Employee; Began 3/1/13; 8 hours/month; 0 during trading hours; duties are fry cook; not investment related; compensation is per day; business is not a client of the Firm First Citizens Asset Management; 4300 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609; Institutional Consultant' Began 3/14/22; 16 hours per month during trading hours; duties are service and support of institutional client relationships; investment related; compensation is part of salary paid by FCIS; no direct compensation from FCAM; business is not a client of the Firm

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 18, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1230 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Current

March 17, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

Office #1: 1230 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
CRD#: 140777
Columbia, SC
Current

January 24, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1230 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

March 21, 2001 - November 4, 2003

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 23, 1999 - March 12, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 23, 1999 - March 12, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(3/17/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(2/7/2022)
IAR
South Carolina
(2/18/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/18/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/24/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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)


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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#: 44430Columbia, SC 29201

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