for more than 100 years, raleigh, n.c. -headquartered first citizens bank has helped customers do more with the money they earn, save and invest. along the way, we’ve built our company on such timeless values as integrity, hard work and taking the long-term view. in 1898, first citizens began as the bank of smithfield in johnston county, n.c. from a single office, first citizens has grown to more than 560 branches in 18 states. first citizens today is a full-service banking institution with more than 6,000 employees. our parent company, first citizens bancshares, inc. (nasdaq: fcnca), has more than $30 billion in assets. first citizens is now the country’s largest family-controlled bank, with a record of stable leadership few institutions can rival. first citizens offers: • traditional banking services. • essential business and professional services. • wealth management capabilities. • hundreds of branches and atms, a full-service telephone bank and sophisticated online and mobile bank