Mary Restrepo is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2012. First Citizens Investor Services provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, automated investing platforms, tax-aware services, and financial planning, focusing on IAR-led assessments to tailor asset allocation strategies.

Venet Berisha is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank for eight years. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a client-focused process led by Investment Advisor Representatives, employing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

David Owen is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services with a client process focused on financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon assessments. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis for asset allocation across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jamie Smothers is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. She has 20 years of industry experience, all with First Citizens Investor Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Jamie is involved in property management through Peak Property Management LLC, where she participates in purchasing, repairing, and managing residential properties. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, utilizing a client process focused on financial needs and risk assessment with a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Harold Lockwood Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2021 and has prior experience at Truist and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios.

Mario Woizeschke is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes long tenures at Union Bank of California and Unionbanc Investment Services, as well as roles at First Republic Bank and First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-focused process using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

David Bean is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at HomeTrust Bank, OSAIC Institutions, Inc., and Bankers Life Advisory Services. He is involved with Liberty University as a volunteer leadership team member. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Andrew Hicks is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining First Citizens in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley for one year and spent three years at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has also been involved with Hope Community Church for over a decade. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and tax-aware services.

Stephen Mccormack is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 20 years of industry experience, all with First Citizens Investor Services since 2006. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, using a client process centered on assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Catalina Borrero is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Banco Santander International, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on personalized financial assessments and utilizes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Mitchell Johnson is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked for over a decade at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, using a client process focused on financial needs and risk tolerance assessments combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and tax-aware services, managing over $2.6 billion in client assets as of December 2025.

Deanna Yu is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at CITIGROUP, BancWest Investment Services, BANK OF THE WEST, and Merrill. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach involves IAR-led assessments and the use of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate across various asset classes.

William Creech is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Commonwealth Financial Network. Creech serves as an officer and director on the Alumni Volunteer Corporation board for the NC Kappa Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, supporting undergraduate students at East Carolina University. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s approach includes client assessments led by investment adviser representatives and diversified portfolio management utilizing equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Garrett Letchworth is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services, as well as a position at High Point University. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a client-focused process led by investment advisor representatives and utilizes a range of investment strategies including portfolio management, wrap programs, and tax-aware services.

Nathan Stouffer is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he operates a retail floral shop and performs as a singer at various events. First Citizens Investor Services serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, automated investing platforms, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes advisor-led client assessments and employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse investment vehicles.

Joanna Pappas is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. and First Citizens Bank and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Wells Fargo. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-focused process that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Amanda Black is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining First Citizens Asset Management. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, automated platforms, and tax-aware financial planning. The firm employs a client process based on risk tolerance and financial needs, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Derick Pitaksit is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens in 2025, he worked for Bank of America and Merrill for ten years. First Citizens Investor Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services through a range of portfolio management strategies and financial planning. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified investment allocations.

Scott Shriver is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Mbsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Shriver coaches lacrosse locally and works as a scoreboard operator for University of Virginia athletics events. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-focused process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Marie Jose Bettis is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at BB&T and its affiliated entities from 2006 to 2021, followed by roles at Truist Advisory Services and First Citizens since 2021. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-centered process guided by IAR-led assessments and offers a range of portfolio management options, including automated platforms and tax-aware services.