First Citizens Wealth launched new enhancements to its private investments capabilities that enable qualified clients to invest in growth-oriented opportunities outside of the traditional public securities markets.

These new private investments options, which are only available to qualified institutions and high net-worth individuals, provide access to select opportunities in private equity, private real assets and private credit and debt without the large capital commitment typically required by similar investment vehicles. The enhanced private investments capability is the latest in an expanding line of services available to clients.

“These new capabilities further strengthen our wealth franchise and enhance our ability to provide our clients with diverse and innovative investment opportunities,” Michael Wilson, executive director of First Citizens Wealth, said. “Private investments reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding options and advice to our clients. We surround them with the services and expertise needed to help them reach their financial goals, while striving to ensure they have the investment options they need to succeed.”

“While private investments require longer-term investment horizons, they also offer the opportunity for enhanced diversification and returns. In fact, 83% of U.S. companies with annual revenues exceeding $100 million are backed by investments from the private market,” Brent Ciliano, chief investment officer at First Citizens Wealth, said. “Our ability to offer qualified individuals and institutions access to invest in those companies reflects our commitment to finding creative solutions that will support our clients’ success.”