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William S. Blackwood

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT,
Raleigh, NC 27615
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CRD#: 5448045
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Professional summary


William Sherwood Blackwood III, who also goes by William Sherwood Blackwood, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC located in Raleigh, North Carolina and FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William Sherwood Blackwood

Other business activities


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1) First Citizens Asset Management, 1230 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. Institutional Consultant, began 12/9/16. Compensation is part of salary paid by FCIS. No direct compensation is received from FCAM, Investment Related, 16 hours/month, 16 during trading hours. Sales and management of investment products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view William Sherwood Blackwood III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 12, 2017 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

Office #1: 8510 Colonnade Center Drive Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27615
RIA
CRD#: 140777
Raleigh, NC
Current

November 15, 2007 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 27, 2008 - January 12, 2017

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44430
Raleigh, NC

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST CITIZENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 140777 / SEC#: 801-79917

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2014 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2017 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2017 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2014 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(7/26/2017)
RR
Colorado
(7/26/2017)
RR
Florida
(7/26/2017)
RR
Georgia
(7/26/2017)
RR
Indiana
(7/26/2017)
RR
Kansas
(7/26/2017)
RR
Maryland
(7/26/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(2/27/2008)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/12/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(1/13/2017)
RR
Texas
(7/26/2017)
RR
Vermont
(7/26/2017)
RR
Virginia
(7/26/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(7/26/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/26/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/26/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FC
FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST CITIZENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 140777 / SEC#: 801-79917

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2014 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2017 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2017 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
Mailing Address
Po Box 27131, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone number
(800) 229-0205
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FCAM FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts409
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 167,013,742

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/13/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 140777Raleigh, NC 27615

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