First Citizens Investment Services Management Team

Mr. Bissessar has acquired over twenty-two (22) years’ experience in the financial services industry of which approximately ten (10) years is at the Senior Management level. He currently holds the position of General Manager – First Citizens Investment Services. Over his career, he has enhanced his skills in banking, analytics, foreign exchange solutions, risk treasury and trading among many others.

Mr. Bissessar possesses a Master’s in Business Administration and is also ACCA qualified.

Norlann joined FCIS in 2010 and has functioned in a leadership capacity in every regional unit of FCIS where her responsibilities included business development and strategic execution in the Eastern Caribbean and Barbados Capital Markets. She holds a BBA in Finance with a concentration in Economics from Midwestern State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas. 

Daniel has nearly two decades of experience in Financial Services Sector, with extensive knowledge and expertise in the areas of Wealth Management, Investment Advisory Services, Securities Brokerage and Investment Sales. Over the span of his career, Daniel has found great fulfilment by facilitating clients in their pursuit of their Investment goals and objectives. He has held several Management positions and currently leads the Wealth Management and Business Development teams of the company.

Daniel graduated from the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Business Administration (with honours). He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (with distinction) from Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom.

Yuri is a career financial professional with over 11 years of experience in Investment Research and Analysis, Securities Trading and Wealth Management. Mr. Seedial assumed the position as Head – Brokerage and Advisory Services at First Citizens in December 2023 bringing to the role a client-centric approach and analytical expertise, thereby assisting investors to navigate the complexities of the Financial Markets and optimize their investment strategies.

Throughout his career, Mr. Seedial has honed a robust skill set in evaluating market trends and is a trusted advisor to his clients, thereby empowering them to make informed decisions in an ever-changing financial landscape. His commitment to excellence and personalized service has earned him a reputation for building long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their financial investments are aligned with their unique and ever-evolving financial goals.

Yuri possesses dual degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of South Florida, Tampa.

Xoceketzal has over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, both locally and internationally. She holds the position of Head – Portfolio and Investment Management Services. She is the holder of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with Honours) in Economics from the University of Guelph, Canada, ACCA, and an MBA (with Distinction) from Heriot-Watt University. In addition, she is a CFA Charterholder.

Greg has over 15 years of investment experience and is responsible for managing the FCIS Proprietary Portfolio. He holds a BSc in Management Studies with a Finance Minor (First Class Honours) from the University of the West Indies and is also a CFA Charterholder.

Maritza is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter holder and a holder of a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management Studies with a Minor in Finance from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

Maritza joined the First Citizens Group in August 2015 and fifteen (15) years’ experience in the asset management field. Prior to joining First Citizens, she held various positions at the Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation including Portfolio Manager of the Growth & Income Fund and Universal Retirement Funds and Senior Macro Analyst.  In addition to her vast work experience, she is also an active member of the CFA Society of Trinidad & Tobago (CFASTT), serving on the Board of Directors for the past five (5) years. Maritza currently holds the position of Manager – Investment Research, where her core duties involve conducting in-depth research and analysis on equities, bonds and issuers, with the goal of providing technically sound recommendations.

Beverly has over sixteen years of experience in the field of finance within the financial services, telecommunications and project management sectors. She is also a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and holds an MBA from the University of Manchester.