Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)
Number of Advisors
379 advisors
Number of Clients
6,706 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$313K average
Assets Under Management
$2.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $100K1.30%
$100K - $250K1.20%
$250K - $500K1.05%
$500K - $1.0M0.90%
$1M+0.85%

Fees are negotiable and differ among clients based on several factors.

Fee Estimator
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Estimated Annual Fee

FCIS charges asset-based fees for its services, varying based on the program selected, account size, and overall relationship. The Portfolio Manager Program and First Citizens Wealth Management programs have the same fee schedule. Financial planning is offered on a complimentary basis. Clients are responsible for additional fees like brokerage fees and custodial fees. Tax Aware Services are provided at an additional fee of 0.53% of the assets in the account.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementFinancial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

683 Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC, 29150

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Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
April 2014
Denied
Other Business Activities

Christopher is a Registered Investment Advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, dedicating a few hours per week to this role. He also serves as a non-public arbitrator for FINRA, spending minimal time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
May 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC. Broker
January 2016 - Present · 10 yrs
First Citizens Asset Management, INC
May 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
First Citizens Securities CorporationBroker
February 2007 - January 2016 · 8 yrs 11 mos
State Farm Vp Management CORP.Broker
January 2005 - January 2007 · 2 yrs
New England SecuritiesBroker
August 2004 - January 2005 · 5 mos
Edward Jones Broker
August 2001 - August 2004 · 3 yrs
State Registrations15 states
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Exams
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