Craig Saurer is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2016 and joined First Citizens Investor Services in 2024. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm’s investment process involves IAR-led assessments and uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate among various asset classes.

Sapna Chudgar is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wilmington Trust Co and Morgan Stanley. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, using a client process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate investments across multiple asset classes.

William King is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at BB&T and its affiliates. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios.

Justin Popham is a Certified Financial Planner® at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, and E*TRADE. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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-centered process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Hayden Lewis is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several entities within the First Citizens group, including First Citizens Asset Management and First Citizens Bank, as well as Fidelity Investments and State Employees' Credit Union. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through IARs and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm’s investment approach involves IAR-led assessments and a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Deborah Wright is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at First Citizens Bank, HPW Towne Mortgage, and Caldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. 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 centered on financial needs assessment and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across various investment types.

Erik Alexander is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizens Bank, Truist Advisory Services, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Alexander Outdoors, Inc., a family safety and emergency preparedness consultation service, and is a member of the Honors College Dean's Advisory Board. He is also a trustee of Terra Hosting, LLC, a cryptocurrency mining hosting company. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a client process based on financial needs and risk tolerance assessments, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, and financial planning, with a focus on fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Thomas Owens III is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services since 2011. Owens serves as an officer and director and is a member of the Finance Committee at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, a nonprofit organization. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, offering a range of solutions such as model portfolios, wrap programs, and tax-aware services.

Stephen Kanoy is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T, and related entities. 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 offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, focusing on client assessments and diversified investment strategies.

Andrew Ivens Sr. is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His work history includes roles at ETHIC Wealth Advisors LLC and Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a client process centered on financial needs assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Hollie is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Danville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2008. He serves as a board member of the Womack Foundation, a charitable organization focused on funding initiatives for underprivileged youth, and participates on the finance committee of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Samuel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with Too Sweet Bakery. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, focusing on assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon to guide investment allocations.

Kimberly Carstens is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors Inc., USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 IAR-led assessments and a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Douglas Foreman is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp, MUFG, and Bank of America. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and offers services including financial planning and tax-aware investing.

Ezekiel Powell is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Valic Financial Advisors, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he provides janitorial services at a local church as an independent contractor. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a client-centered process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage investments across various asset classes.

Sara Downing is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, with one year of industry experience. She has previously held roles at First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Entegra Bank, and Synovus Bank, totaling over a decade in financial services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a client-centered approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Samuel Welch is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and other organizations. First Citizens Investor Services serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with an investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse asset classes.

James Martin is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2014 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Martin serves as Vice President and Committee Chairman at Walnut Creek Country Club, where he participates in board and committee decisions related to club operations and financial matters. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and financial planning. The firm employs a client-centered process focused on financial needs and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide asset allocation.

Andrew Canady is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Citizens Bank and SunTrust Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management, wrap programs, and financial planning. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance to allocate assets across various investment vehicles using multiple analytical approaches.

Frederic Kane is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years in educational roles at Coastal Carolina University, Campbell University, and Carolina Forest High School. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a client-focused process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a variety of investment platforms and financial planning services.