William J. Connolly

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WANTAGH, NY

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CRD#: 1251469

Professional summary

William John Connolly, who also goes by William J Connolly, William John Connolly Jr, William Connolly, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Wantagh, New York and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. William has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

William J Connolly | William John Connolly Jr | William Connolly

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WANTAGH, NY

Current

October 20, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917

CRD#: 7784

Smithfield, RI

Past

December 9, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

MERRIMACK, NH

Past

July 8, 2013 - August 21, 2020

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

New York, NY

Past

September 21, 2010 - June 11, 2013

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 15794

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 10, 2008 - September 14, 2010

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

CRD#: 19801

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 1, 2000 - October 10, 2007

UBS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 7654

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 25, 1996 - December 1, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Past

October 17, 1995 - February 10, 1996

BROADPOINT DESCAP

CRD#: 14997

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 23, 1995 - October 10, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 17, 1987 - March 3, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7613

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 20, 1985 - November 6, 1986

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 7834

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(10/20/2021)

Alaska
(10/20/2021)

Arizona
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Arkansas
(10/20/2021)

California
(10/20/2021)

Colorado
(10/20/2021)

Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
(10/20/2021)

Hawaii
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Idaho
(10/20/2021)

Illinois
(10/20/2021)

Indiana
(10/20/2021)

Iowa
(10/20/2021)

Kansas
(10/20/2021)

Kentucky
(10/20/2021)

Louisiana
(10/20/2021)

Maine
(10/20/2021)

Maryland
(10/20/2021)

Massachusetts
(10/20/2021)

Michigan
(10/20/2021)

Minnesota
(10/20/2021)

Mississippi
(10/20/2021)

Missouri
(10/20/2021)

Montana
(10/20/2021)

Nebraska
(10/20/2021)

Nevada
(10/20/2021)

New Hampshire
(10/20/2021)

New Jersey
(10/20/2021)

New Mexico
(10/20/2021)

New York
(10/20/2021)

IAR

New York
(3/31/2025)

North Carolina
(10/20/2021)

North Dakota
(10/20/2021)

Ohio
(10/21/2021)

Oklahoma
(10/20/2021)

Oregon
(10/20/2021)

Pennsylvania
(10/20/2021)

Puerto Rico
(10/20/2021)

Rhode Island
(10/20/2021)

South Carolina
(10/20/2021)

South Dakota
(10/20/2021)

Tennessee
(10/20/2021)

Texas
(10/20/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Utah
(10/20/2021)

Vermont
(10/20/2021)

Virgin Islands
(10/20/2021)

Virginia
(10/20/2021)

Washington
(10/20/2021)

West Virginia
(10/20/2021)

Wisconsin
(10/20/2021)

Wyoming
(10/20/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/8/2021

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 1/24/1992

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/17/1985

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 12/2/2004

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/9/2002

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 563-7000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

16,291

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDELITY GO (12/5/2025)

FIDELITY STRATEGIC DISCIPLINES (11/10/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH SERVICES (9/10/2025)

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (9/10/2025)

FIDELITY MANAGED FIDFOLIOS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY PERSONALIZED PLANNING & ADVICE AT WORK (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,486,631
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,067,664,605,590

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/24/2025	Cover Page	Report

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William J. Connolly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William John Connolly's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

UBS SECURITIES LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BROADPOINT DESCAP

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/8/2021

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1988

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 1/24/1992

Series 7

Date: 8/17/1985

Series 10

Date: 12/2/2004

Series 9

Date: 12/9/2002

FINRA

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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