Nate Parrish, President of First Citizens State Bank, is pleased to announce that Jarod Schut, CFP®, CTFA has joined the Bank as Vice President – Trust & Investment officer at the Whitewater Main Office, located at 207 W Main Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Jarod has more than 10 years of experience in financial advising including 8 years specializing in Trust Administration, Financial and Estate Planning, and Fiduciary Investment Management. He graduated from UW-Whitewater with a BBA majoring in both Finance and Economics, and later an MBA with a Finance emphasis. He also received his Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) professional certification from the American Bankers Association (ABA) and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 along with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ® ) certification.

In making the announcement, Nate Parrish said, “Jarod’s commitment to craft solutions to our customers’ specific needs aligns perfectly with our mission to provide personalized service with professional recommendations. We are thrilled to have him on board heading up our Trust Department.”

Jarod enjoys going on family trips with his wife and two sons, having playground picnics, and playing pickleball. He is also a certified SCUBA diver.

Jarod commented, “I’m excited to bring my passion for helping clients understand their estate plan and investments, developing financial plans, and helping them achieve their future goals to such a historic institution with a focus on community. I enjoy getting to know clients and their families through listening and cultivating relationships.”

First Citizens State Bank, locally owned and operated since 1863, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in Southeastern Wisconsin. First Citizens State Bank has Full-service offices in Whitewater, East Troy and Palmyra. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.