First Citizens Appoints EVP to Oversee 55 Branches, Previews Q1 Estimates
First Citizens named Holt Chetwood Regional EVP to oversee 55 branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia, leading business banking, credit administration and client service. Analysts project Q1 2026 revenue, EPS, net interest margin and loan growth metrics for the quarter ended March.
1. Executive Appointment
First Citizens Bank named Holt Chetwood Regional Executive Vice President for its South Region, where he will oversee 55 branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia, including Columbia, Charleston, Florence and Savannah. Chetwood brings nearly 30 years of banking experience, having joined First Citizens in 2020 after leading commercial banking teams at Wells Fargo, and will manage business and commercial banking operations, credit administration and client service.
2. Q1 Outlook
Wall Street analysts have issued estimates for First Citizens’ quarter ended March 2026, projecting metrics such as top-line revenue, earnings per share, net interest margin and loan growth. While exact consensus figures remain undisclosed, the outlook offers insight into potential trends in interest income, fee revenue and asset quality ahead of the Q2 reporting season.