Tim Green Joins First Citizens as Vice President and Private Banking Group Relationship Manager

July 18, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – July 18, 2012 – First Citizens today announced that Tim Green has joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group as Vice President and Private Banking Group Relationship Manager. Green will be responsible for partnering closely with clients and developing customized financial plans to help them meet their long-term financial goals.

“As a private client advisor, Tim takes the responsibility of safeguarding clients’ assets seriously, and he looks at relationships holistically,” said Jim Zimmerman, First Citizens’ Private Banking Group director. “He has proven himself as a trusted partner, and I look forward to working with him as we seek to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”

Prior to joining First Citizens’ Wealth Advisory Group, Green served as private financial advisor for BB&T Wealth. He also has served as a relationship manager for Wells Fargo Private Bank and as a financial advisor for American Express.

Green earned his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Oneonta. He is a Certified Financial PlannerTM professional.

About First Citizens

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., is the parent company of First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc. First Citizens Bank offers services in commercial and retail banking through its more than 190 offices in South Carolina and Georgia. As of March 31, 2012, First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. had total consolidated assets of $8.28 billion. For more information, visit the First Citizens website at www.firstcitizensonline.com.