NOTICE OF BRANCH OPENING An application has been filed by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, for authority to establish a branch at 18585 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, Los Angeles County, CA 91356, to be known as the Tarzana branch to be processed in accordance with NCGS § 53C-6-15 and Article 17B of the General Statutes. The public is invited to submit written comments on this application to the Commissioner of Banks, 4309 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4309. The comment period on this application will end 14 days from the date of publication. The Commissioner of Banks will consider comments received within the comment period. IPL0308259 Feb 5 2026