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Brenda J. Knudsen
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
MARTINEZ, CA
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CRD#: 1267991
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Professional summary
Brenda Jo Knudsen, who also goes by Brenda Knudsen, Brenda Jo Miller, Brenda Jo Scheibel, Brenda Jo Swenson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Martinez, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in South San Francisco, California.
Brenda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Brenda has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 5, Series 15, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brenda Knudsen | Brenda Jo Miller | Brenda Jo Scheibel | Brenda Jo Swenson
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
MARTINEZ, CA
Current
January 8, 2020 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 340 Dna Way Room 341036 Fidelity, South San Francisco, CA 94080BD
CRD#: 7784
South San Francisco, CA
Past
February 3, 2020 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
February 8, 2012 - December 13, 2019
LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 152396
Martinez, CA
Past
January 11, 2012 - December 13, 2019
LUCIA SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37179
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
May 9, 2011 - December 9, 2011
CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS
BD
CRD#: 148733
IRVINE, CA
Past
November 5, 2007 - April 1, 2011
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 31194
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
August 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
September 25, 1985 - July 29, 1989
SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 801
Past
November 15, 1984 - October 8, 1985
MONTGOMERY SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 4357
Past
May 23, 1984 - October 2, 1984
BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 76
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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(10/21/2022)
RR
Alaska(10/21/2022)
RR
Arizona(5/25/2020)
RR
Arkansas(10/21/2022)
RR
California(1/9/2020)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(8/8/2020)
RR
Connecticut(10/21/2022)
RR
Delaware(10/21/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(10/9/2020)
RR
Florida(4/24/2020)
RR
Georgia(8/8/2020)
RR
Hawaii(11/16/2020)
RR
Idaho(11/16/2020)
RR
Illinois(2/12/2021)
RR
Indiana(10/21/2022)
RR
Iowa(7/5/2021)
RR
Kansas(10/21/2022)
RR
Kentucky(10/21/2022)
RR
Louisiana(10/21/2022)
RR
Maine(10/21/2022)
RR
Maryland(9/14/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(4/24/2020)
RR
Michigan(10/21/2022)
RR
Minnesota(10/21/2022)
RR
Mississippi(10/21/2022)
RR
Missouri(10/21/2022)
RR
Montana(2/12/2021)
RR
Nebraska(10/21/2022)
RR
Nevada(11/16/2020)
RR
New Hampshire(10/21/2022)
RR
New Jersey(12/14/2020)
RR
New Mexico(10/21/2022)
RR
New York(4/27/2020)
RR
North Carolina(10/21/2022)
RR
North Dakota(10/21/2022)
RR
Ohio(3/8/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(10/21/2022)
RR
Oregon(4/27/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/9/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(7/2/2021)
RR
South Carolina(10/21/2022)
RR
South Dakota(10/21/2022)
RR
Tennessee(7/31/2021)
RR
Texas(11/2/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(2/12/2021)
RR
Vermont(10/21/2022)
RR
Virginia(10/21/2022)
RR
Washington(11/16/2020)
RR
West Virginia(10/21/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(10/21/2022)
RR
Wyoming(1/21/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 9/8/1988
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 6/5/1984
Foreign Currency Options ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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
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 |
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