Ryan Ficks

Private Wealth Advisor
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Office Information

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2770 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
US

Areas Served

Northern California

Get to know us

At First Citizens Wealth, we’ve been helping clients plan for the future for over 125 years. It’s a heritage that shapes the service we offer and the values that guide us. Every day, we provide advice and solutions that empower our clients to plan for their dreams and safeguard the future for themselves and their loved ones.

Our team of Private Wealth Advisors have a long history of working with participants of the innovation economy such as founders, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs, bringing a differentiated skillset which allows us to deliver a unique and customized planning experience to help clients meet their business and personal goals.

When you work with us, it begins with a consultative conversation. Our goal is to fully understand what you want for the future for your family and business, as well as your concerns. Based on those discussions, we create a comprehensive, personalized plan for you that includes our best thinking on strategies to fit your needs and to help you avoid potential pitfalls along the way. Our experienced team of financial professionals is committed to helping you understand your options and leverage all resources and expertise at our disposal.

Regardless of where you are in your financial journey, our team helps you build a comprehensive and customized plan – so you can make more informed and effective decisions about your money.

How we support your unique vision.

First Citizens prides itself on strength, stability, and consistency. In delivering customized advice, tailored strategies, and personal attention, we can help you:

  • Create and execute a comprehensive plan to address all of your financial goals;
  • Integrate your personal financial plan with your long-term strategic plan if you own a business;
  • Structure debt so you are strategically leveraging your credit and assets;
  • Determine the best ways to establish security for you and your family now and in the future;
  • Evaluate your options to protect your assets;
  • Understand strategies to ensure your intentions are fulfilled in your estate plan;
  • Coordinate with your tax and legal professionals so your planning is consistent.

Focus Areas

Asset Allocation
Investment Planning

Education

B.S. in Advertising from Northern Arizona University

Licenses & Registrations

FINRA Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam,FINRA Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam,FINRA Series 65 - Uniform Investment Advisor Law Firm

Resources

Make sense of the markets. We have our fingers on the pulse of economic growth, investor sentiment and valuation trends.
Helping you navigate your financial future from a wealth of information.
Customized financial solutions to support your unique vision for the future.

See more about First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. and our investment professionals at FINRA BrokerCheck. Learn more information about this representative's Professional Designations.


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About the Entities, Brands and Services Offered
First Citizens Wealth™ (FCW) is a marketing brand of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a bank holding company. The following affiliates of First Citizens BancShares are the entities through which FCW products are offered. Brokerage products and services are offered through First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. (”FCIS”) , a registered broker-dealer, Member FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through FCIS, First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. and SVB Wealth LLC, all SEC registered investment advisers. Certain brokerage and advisory products and services may not be available from all Investment Professionals, in all jurisdictions, or to all investors. Insurance products and services are offered through FCIS, a licensed insurance agency. Banking, lending, trust products and services, and certain insurance products and services are offered by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender and SVB, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company.

All loans provided by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company and Silicon Valley Bank are subject to underwriting, credit, and collateral approval. Financing availability may vary by state. Restrictions may apply. All information contained herein is for informational purposes only and no guarantee is expressed or implied. Rates, terms, programs, and underwriting policies are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Terms and conditions apply. NMLSR ID 503941

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