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Gianluca Paci

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Pasadena, CA 91103
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CRD#: 6721905
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Professional summary


Gianluca Paci is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Pasadena, California.

Gianluca is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Gianluca has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. 05/09/2023 - BMO Investment Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) 2. 05/09/2023 - BMO Harris Bank - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Financial Institution Duty - Advisor - Start Date 07/19/2023 - 80 Hours Per Month/ 4 Hours During Trading - Time Spent 50%

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 3, 2024 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 75 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91103
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Pasadena, CA
Current

April 2, 2024 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 75 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91103
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Pasadena, CA
Past

July 19, 2023 - March 5, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 19, 2023 - March 5, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 14, 2017 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 23, 2017 - July 19, 2023

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
LOS ANGELES, CA

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
California
(4/2/2024)
IAR
California
(4/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/13/2017
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#: 44430Pasadena, CA 91103

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