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Patricia D. Rusu

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Boston, MA 02109
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CRD#: 6224727
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Professional summary


Patricia D Rusu is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Patricia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Patricia has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 53 State St 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Boston, MA
Past

January 17, 2025 - October 6, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Colchester, VT
Past

May 22, 2023 - June 17, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 2013 - April 4, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LEBANON, NH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

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.

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RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/2013
Uniform Securities Agent 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
Cover Page

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Company Information


FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44430Boston, MA 02109

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