Thrivent Financial Increases Stake in First Citizens BancShares Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its holdings in First Citizens BancShares by 46.5% during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 11,408 shares. The investment now totals 35,962 shares valued at $76 million, representing 0.26% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 78.01% of the bank’s stock.1