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Cynthia J. Williams
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
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CRD#: 6232232
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Professional summary
Cynthia Jones Williams 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.
Cynthia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Cynthia has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) First Citizens Asset Management, 1230 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Registered Sales Assistant with the RIA, began 12/21/2015. Investment Related, 10 hours/month during trading hours, hourly compensation. 2) Mary Kay; 222 Southberry Ln, Lexington SC, 29072; Cosmetic Product Lines; Sales Representative; Began 01/01/2015; purchasing cosmetic products at a discount; No compensation is received; Non-Investment Related; Business is not a client of the Firm.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 15, 2017 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1230 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Current
January 2, 2018 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
Office #1: 1230 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201RIA
CRD#: 140777
Columbia, SC
Current
January 4, 2016 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1230 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Past
December 28, 2015 - December 31, 2017
FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
RIA
CRD#: 140777
RALEIGH, NC
Past
November 22, 2013 - January 4, 2016
FIRST CITIZENS SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 140161
COLUMBIA, SC
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.
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(4/18/2018)
RR
Arkansas(4/26/2021)
RR
California(10/7/2022)
RR
Colorado(6/24/2019)
RR
Florida(2/21/2018)
RR
Georgia(2/21/2018)
RR
Indiana(6/28/2021)
RR
Iowa(9/11/2018)
RR
Kentucky(2/21/2018)
RR
Maine(8/26/2021)
RR
Maryland(1/5/2021)
RR
Michigan(7/9/2019)
RR
Mississippi(2/21/2018)
RR
Nevada(6/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico(6/9/2021)
RR
North Carolina(2/21/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/21/2018)
RR
South Carolina(1/4/2016)
IAR
South Carolina(5/15/2017)
RR
Tennessee(2/21/2018)
RR
Texas(2/21/2018)
RR
Virginia(1/26/2022)
RR
Washington(6/2/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY | 100% OWNER | |
| BILITER, DAVID LEE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1690995 |
| CECE, MARY | SECRETARY | 2135583 |
| LONGEST, MICHAEL LEE | DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY | 6692593 |
| MARRONE, MARK STEPHEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1987907 |
| MCCALLUM, CHARLES FALCONER III | DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH RISK & GOVERNANCE | 2697260 |
| WALSH, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR, FIRST CITIZENS OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | 4883580 |
| WILSON, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE | 4301352 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,706 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,098,769,026 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 |
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Company Information
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44430Columbia, SC 29201TRUST BUT VERIFY
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