First Citizens Bancshares Inc (NC) - Class A (FCNCA) Exchange: NASDAQ

First Citizens Bancshares Inc (NC) - Class A (FCNCA) is a publicly traded bank holding company founded in 1907 in Raleigh, NC as a small retail bank. The company has grown over the years to become one of the country’s largest, most successful banks with more than $27 billion in assets, 2800 employees, and a presence in 17 states. FCNCA is a publicly traded corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange with VCIT (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF) as its largest shareholder. Its vision is “to be the most preferred and trusted financial institution in each of the communities it serves.” The company offers a range of services and products, including commercial and consumer banking, trust and wealth management, insurance, mortgage lending and more. FCNCA has grown its footprint over the past century, greatly increasing its number of retail locations and the services offered. In the past 10 years, it has opened new banking, trust and wealth management and investment offices in Florida, Virginia, West Virginia and New Mexico in addition to facility updates from corporate headquarters and other branches in existing markets. The company works as a highly valued partner in both local and regional communities, through economic development, volunteerism and charitable donations. By providing long-term repayment options, credit building, and in-branch financial literacy assistance, they help promote self-sufficiency.