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Michael A. D'amelio

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT,
Columbia, SC 29201
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CRD#: 7180238
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony D'amelio, who also goes by Michael Anthony Damelio, Michael Damelio, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC located in Columbia, South Carolina and FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Anthony Damelio | Michael Damelio

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.
1) First Citizens Asset Management; Nature of business is a Registered Investment Advisor; 4300 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh NC, 27609; Began 05/11/21; Investment Advisor Representative; 16 hours/month; 16 hours/month during trading hours. Investment Related; Duties are front office support for asset managed accounts under FCAM; Compensation is part of salary paid by FCIS. No direct compensation received from FCAM. Business is not a client of the Firm. 2) South Carolina State Guard; 551 Granby Lane, Columbia, SC, 29201; Volunteer State Military Organization; 2nd Lieutenant, Commander Dive Team; Began 05/01/2016; Commander of the dive team that specializes in police recovery diving; 72 hours/month, 0 hours during trading hours; Compensation is received for monthly duties and when activated under the state law by order of the Governor; Non-Investment Related; Business is not a client of the Firm. 3) Shipt; 2712 Glenwood Rd, Columbia SC, 29204; Delivery driver for grocery service; Contractor; Began 08/01/2020; Delivery of groceries; 5 hours/month, 0 hours during trading hours; Compensation is based on the delivery; Non-Investment Related; Business is not a client of the Firm. 4) Lyft; 2712 Glenwood Rd, Columbia SC, 29204; Rideshare service; Began 12/31/2018; Contractor; Rideshare driver for a rideshare service; 20 hours/month, 0 hours during trading hours; Compensation is based on the distance driven; Non-Investment Related; Business is not a client of the Firm. 5) Uber; 2712 Glenwood Rd, Columbia SC, 29204; Rideshare service; Began 04/01/2018; Contractor; Rideshare driver for a rideshare service; 20 hours/month, 0 hours during trading hours; Compensation is based on the distance driven; Non-Investment Related; Business is not a client of the Firm. 6) South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Constable Program; Non-Investment Related; SLED Headquarters; 4400 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210; assist law enforcement statewide in official police duties; State Constable Class 3 Law Enforcement Officer; Began 2/10/23; 20 hours/month, 0 hours during trading hours; volunteer without compensation; Emergency service thru 911, No products offered. 7) AMAZON FLEX PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE; Non-Investment related; Package Delivery Driver Columbia, SC; Employee/Contractor; 8/25/2023; 15 hours per month, 0 during trading hours; Deliver Amazon Packages 8) BSG INTERNTIONAL/ THE GATHERING POSITION: Non-employee; Handles the finances NATURE: Personal/Family Business (DBA, Family Farm, LLC, LLP, Sole Proprietorship, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 149 NW Columbia Ct, Chapin SC 29036, United States DESCRIPTION: This is my Father in Law's business that does consulting work for businesses whose business model or structure is failing. He assists the companies in establishing base work procedures and guidelines to improve productivity and save/strengthen the business. He uses a book he wrote as the main working tool call "the four barriers to quality".

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2021 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

Office #1: 1230 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
CRD#: 140777
Columbia, SC
Current

May 14, 2021 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1212 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Current

May 14, 2021 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1212 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

September 11, 2020 - May 4, 2021

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 281958
Greenville, SC
Past

February 19, 2020 - May 4, 2021

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
Greenville, SC

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".
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
(9/15/2021)
RR
Arizona
(9/15/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(9/15/2021)
RR
California
(9/15/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/15/2021)
RR
Georgia
(5/14/2021)
RR
Indiana
(12/9/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(9/15/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(9/15/2021)
RR
Maryland
(9/15/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/11/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/13/2021)
RR
Montana
(5/9/2023)
RR
Nevada
(1/3/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/15/2021)
RR
New York
(4/26/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(5/15/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(9/15/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/23/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/14/2021)
IAR
South Carolina
(5/14/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(1/7/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(8/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/15/2021)
RR
Utah
(9/15/2021)
RR
Virginia
(8/3/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/28/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/19/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 44430Columbia, SC 29201

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