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Thomas H. Willis

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CRD#: 816971
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Hugh Willis, who also goes by Tom Willis, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Thomas had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 7, Series 27, Series 53, Series 12, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Willis

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

September 2, 2015 - July 13, 2017

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44430
Charlotte, NC
Past

September 2, 2015 - July 13, 2017

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44430
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 14, 2014 - September 17, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Charleston, SC
Past

May 14, 2014 - September 17, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Charleston, SC
Past

October 14, 2013 - May 8, 2014

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 153184
LEXINGTON, SC
Past

October 9, 2013 - May 15, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LEXINGTON, SC
Past

January 31, 2002 - September 10, 2012

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
WHITEVILLE, NC
Past

September 19, 1997 - September 10, 2012

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
WHITEVILLE, NC
Past

March 23, 1988 - September 19, 1997

UCB INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21429
WHITEVILLE, NC
Past

April 30, 1981 - April 28, 1988

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
Past

August 7, 1979 - May 15, 1981

HARLEYSVILLE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2136
Past

February 24, 1978 - September 2, 1978

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

August 20, 1976 - February 24, 1978

DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6466
Past

April 23, 1976 - September 5, 1976

HARLEYSVILLE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2136
Past

January 2, 1976 - May 19, 1976

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH INC

BD
CRD#: 1000001

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/21/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 10/1/1981
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 5/21/1983
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 44430

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