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Kathleen Kemp Santos

Kathleen K. Santos

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
FOSTER CITY, CA
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CRD#: 1260961
Kathleen Kemp Santos

Professional summary


Kathleen Kemp Santos, who also goes by Kathleen Susan Kemp, Kathy Kemp, Kathleen Kemp Santos, Kathleen Susan Santos, Susan Santos, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Foster City, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Burlingame, California.

Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Kathleen has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Thirty years of experience in financial services taught me that people want to be heard and understood. Together we will spend time on what is important to you regarding your financial goals. Whether you would like to plan for retirement or implement a wealth planning strategy, we will get you on and keep you on a path towards financial confidence. My goal is to see you organized and confident in financial decisions giving you more discretionary time so that you can sleep better at night.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathleen Susan Kemp | Kathy Kemp | Kathleen Kemp Santos | Kathleen Susan Santos | Susan Santos

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kathleen Kemp Santos's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Education


Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Finance

1983

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 1411 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
RIA
CRD#: 104555
FOSTER CITY, CA
Current

June 26, 2017 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1411 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
BD
CRD#: 7784
Burlingame, CA
Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BURLINGAME, CA
Past

October 30, 2017 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
BURLINGAME, CA
Past

May 9, 2016 - May 17, 2017

ALT FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146547
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 11, 2012 - February 27, 2015

PROVASI CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

BD
CRD#: 119539
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 31, 2002 - June 26, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 12, 1993 - June 26, 2000

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 28, 1992 - June 10, 1993

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

December 24, 1987 - September 29, 1992

TECHNOLOGY FUNDING SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15074
Past

January 9, 1987 - November 30, 1987

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

August 3, 1984 - January 19, 1987

PLANVEST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14849
Past

April 18, 1984 - August 14, 1984

EQUITEC SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6463

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM

CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

RR
Alabama
(3/25/2023)
RR
Arizona
(1/3/2020)
RR
California
(6/26/2017)
IAR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/6/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(1/3/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2020)
RR
Georgia
(10/8/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(3/10/2023)
RR
Illinois
(3/25/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(10/8/2021)
RR
Maine
(5/20/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(8/13/2021)
RR
Montana
(1/6/2020)
RR
Nevada
(9/29/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/8/2021)
RR
New York
(1/3/2020)
RR
Oregon
(1/3/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/29/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(7/8/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2020)
RR
Washington
(1/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/25/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM

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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (9/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,486,631
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,067,664,605,590

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Foster City, CA

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