Investment Accounts

Securing your future starts today

Saving for Retirement

Find ways to save for tomorrow no matter what you're doing today.

  • Open an individual retirement account on your own terms
  • Create a retirement plan for your small business
  • Save for retirement if you're self-employed

Self-Directed Investing

Use our intuitive platform offered by First Citizens Investor Services to direct your own investments whenever it suits your schedule.

  • Commission-free investing on most US-based stocks and ETFsD
  • Our digital-first investing platform for desktop and mobile
  • Open your account in a few easy steps

Saving for Education

Open an investment account to start saving for college the tax-advantaged way.

  • Earn tax-free growth while you save for the future
  • Use withdrawals for qualifying educational expenses and pay no taxes on withdrawals
  • Choose from our education savings account options

Not sure where to start? Let us help you down the path to successful retirement.

Insights

A few financial insights for your life

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Commission-free trading applies to US listed stocks and ETFs only. Some trades are not eligible for online trading and must be conducted through a Call Center Assisted trader. Service fees will apply ($40 minimum). Please see the Self-Directed Investing by First Citizens Investor Services Commission and Fee Schedule (PDF) for more information regarding non-commission fees that apply to your self-directed online brokerage account.

Your investments in securities, annuities and insurance are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency and may lose value. They are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by any bank or bank affiliate and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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