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James N. Whitt

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Summerville, SC 29483
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CRD#: 5992417
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Professional summary


James N Whitt, who also goes by Jamie Whitt, James Nelson Whitt, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Summerville, South Carolina and FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC located in Summerville, South Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jamie Whitt | James Nelson Whitt

Other business activities


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First Citizens Asset Management 4300 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609 Investment Advisor 16 hours/month Yes investment related, duties are asset management for clients of FCIS in advisory accounts Compensation is part of salary paid by FCIS, no direct compensation from FCAM. Organization is not a client of FCB or FCIS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 7, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 218 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Summerville, SC
Current

October 19, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

Office #1: 218 South Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
RIA
CRD#: 140777
Summerville, SC
Current

September 7, 2022 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 218 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Summerville, SC
Past

August 13, 2018 - August 31, 2022

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Goose Creek, SC
Past

August 13, 2018 - August 31, 2022

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Goose Creek, SC
Past

July 25, 2013 - August 14, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

July 25, 2013 - August 14, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
OAK RIDGE, NC
Past

May 23, 2013 - August 12, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
HUNTINGTON, WV
Past

May 20, 2013 - August 12, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

February 15, 2012 - December 18, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HUNTINGTON, WV
Past

January 1, 2012 - December 18, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HUNTINGTON, WV

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
Florida
(10/31/2022)
RR
Indiana
(9/8/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(9/8/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(9/9/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(9/7/2022)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/7/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/15/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/24/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(9/8/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/7/2012
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 44430Summerville, SC 29483

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