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Christopher J. Kriak

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Raleigh, NC 27603
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CRD#: 6215860
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Professional summary


Christopher John Kriak, who also goes by Christopher J. Kriak, Christopher John Kriak, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 52, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Christopher J. Kriak | Christopher John Kriak

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.
Name: Indian Land Masonic Lodge #414 Inv rel: N Add: 9189 Charlotte Hwy Indian Land SC 29707 Nature: Nonprofit Organization, Fraternal Organization Position: Lodge Officer Start date: 01/01/2022 No. HR/MO: 10 No. HR/MO dur trading: 0 Describe duties: Will be appointed officer of the Indian Land Masonic Lodge. The organization is mostly Fraternal, however some fund raising activities may occur, such as community cookouts.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 4, 2024 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 100 East Tryon Road Mail Code: Dac19, Raleigh, NC 27603
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Raleigh, NC
Current

October 4, 2024 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 100 East Tryon Road Mail Code: Dac19, Raleigh, NC 27603
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Raleigh, NC
Past

May 19, 2023 - October 10, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 19, 2023 - October 10, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 19, 2021 - February 22, 2023

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 10, 2021 - February 22, 2023

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 8, 2020 - April 28, 2021

BENCHMARK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305662
Waxhaw, NC
Past

September 4, 2020 - April 28, 2021

D. BORAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 103792
Waxhaw, NC
Past

October 20, 2016 - March 27, 2019

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 15, 2016 - March 27, 2019

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, 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".
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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

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Alabama
(10/10/2024)
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Alaska
(10/4/2024)
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
(10/4/2024)
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
(10/4/2024)
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New Mexico
(10/4/2024)
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New York
(10/4/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/4/2024)
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North Carolina
(10/25/2024)
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North Dakota
(10/4/2024)
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Ohio
(10/4/2024)
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Oklahoma
(10/4/2024)
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Oregon
(10/4/2024)
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
(10/4/2024)
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
(10/4/2024)
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(10/4/2024)
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West Virginia
(10/4/2024)
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Wisconsin
(10/4/2024)
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Wyoming
(10/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/20/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 5/19/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 44430Raleigh, NC 27603

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