First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, providing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. They offer an array of general banking services including a network of branches in throughout the United States; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; and a nationwide direct bank.