Carlos Cato
Carlos Cato is a registered investment advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, INC., based in Aiken, SC, with 8 years of industry experience. Carlos operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 6,706 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $100K | 1.30% |
| $100K - $250K | 1.20% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.05% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 0.90% |
| $1M+ | 0.85% |
These fees apply to First Citizens Wealth Management and First Citizens Investor Services Wealth Strategies Portfolio Management. Third-Party Manager fees can be up to 0.55% in addition to the program fee. Tax Aware Services are offered with Portfolio Manager Program and First Citizens Wealth Management Services at an additional fee of 0.53% of the assets in the account. First Citizens Guided Investing has a fee of 0.30%.
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Location
125 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC, 29801
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Carlos is a board member of the Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board, advising on nuclear waste cleanup since 2018. This activity is not investment-related and takes a few hours per week.
Employment History
Current Registrations
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations3 states
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