Jeffrey Hellerstedt is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arvest Asset Management for eight years before joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2021. 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 that involves assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon, using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide investment allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Ernest Kiefer III is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2013. 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 offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, utilizing IAR-led assessments and a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets.

Theresa Harris is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2008. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client process based on financial needs assessments and applies various analytical methods to allocate investments across multiple asset classes.

Craig Osborne is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a client-centered process involving financial needs assessments and diverse investment strategies, managing over $2.6 billion in client assets through a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Melissa Hutson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BancWest Investment Services, Inc., LPL Financial, and BMO Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering portfolio management, advisory, and brokerage services through a variety of platforms and strategies. The firm focuses on comprehensive client assessments and uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across multiple investment types.

Andrea Stewart is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Citizens Bank, Carolina Commercial LLC, PNC Bank, and Colony 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 process focused on assessing financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon, using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Stephen Park is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Bank and its affiliated investment services firm since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Park serves on the board of United Cerebral Palsy, a nonprofit organization providing care and support for individuals with disabilities. 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 businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, an automated investing platform, tax-aware services, and financial planning, employing a client-centered approach based on fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

David Hampton is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes IAR-led assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to portfolio management across various asset classes.

Laura Frushone is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in an LLC that manages rental property. 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 fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across various investment vehicles and offers portfolio management, wrap programs, automated investing platforms, and financial planning.

Felicia Stitt is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as portfolio management, wrap programs, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes IAR-led assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to investment decisions.

Julie Carter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Carter serves as a board trustee for Tri-County Community College in North Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in portfolio allocation.

William Craine is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charleston, SC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2021, he worked at UMB Scout Brokerage Services and UMB Bank from 2005 to 2020. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and tax-aware services, focusing on a client process that assesses financial needs and risk tolerance through fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Gary Clementson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2018 and previously held positions with Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2018. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing advisory and brokerage services through Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm utilizes a client-focused process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios consisting of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jamie Dugo is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Comfort Keepers. Outside of his advisory role, Dugo serves as a member of the Catawba County Planning Board. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Eddie Naylor Jr. is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services in various capacities continuously since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach in his community. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-focused process using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse investment products and offers multiple portfolio management options, including automated platforms and tax-aware strategies.

Anthony Valerio is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Valerio previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 IAR-led assessments and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Dylan Thurman is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA and First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware strategies. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and applies various analytical methods to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Patrick Skovran is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at First Citizens Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Boston Private Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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’s client process involves comprehensive financial needs assessments and employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across various investment vehicles.

Negin Banaei is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at KLEEQ LLC, a company that provides high-precision industrial coating, engraving, and 3D fabrication services for aerospace, automotive, defense, and consumer product sectors. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Efren Vintimilla is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining his current firm. Efren is involved in community organizations, serving on the board of the Blue Ridge Humane Society and as treasurer for the Asheville Biltmore Rotary Club. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a client process led by investment advisor representatives that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.