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Derek A. Chow

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
BOULDER, CO
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CRD#: 1348825
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Professional summary


Derek Andrew Chow, who also goes by Derek Andrew Chow, Derek Chow, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Boulder, Colorado and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Derek has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Derek Andrew Chow | Derek Chow

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
BOULDER, CO
Current

October 28, 2020 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 245 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
BD
CRD#: 7784
Boston, MA
Past

November 24, 2020 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
TUCSON, AZ
Past

August 28, 2019 - January 15, 2020

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 26, 2018 - July 8, 2019

XMS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142871
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 28, 2014 - February 6, 2017

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 15, 2012 - June 17, 2014

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2011 - June 17, 2014

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
BOULDER, CO
Past

January 30, 2008 - December 31, 2010

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 5, 2006 - December 5, 2007

PACIFIC CORNERSTONE CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 40397
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 12, 2005 - March 22, 2006

CAPITAL SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132315
CORTE MADERA, CA
Past

April 23, 2003 - June 13, 2005

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
BOULDER, CO
Past

April 23, 2003 - June 13, 2005

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 7, 2001 - April 4, 2003

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

April 30, 2001 - April 4, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

July 22, 1998 - May 2, 2001

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

June 21, 1991 - July 9, 1998

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 19, 1985 - April 11, 1985

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

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
(10/28/2020)
RR
Alaska
(10/28/2020)
RR
Arizona
(10/28/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(10/28/2020)
RR
California
(10/28/2020)
RR
Colorado
(10/28/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(3/31/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(10/28/2020)
RR
Delaware
(10/28/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/28/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2020)
RR
Georgia
(10/28/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(10/28/2020)
RR
Idaho
(10/28/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/28/2020)
RR
Indiana
(10/28/2020)
RR
Iowa
(10/28/2020)
RR
Kansas
(10/28/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(10/28/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(10/28/2020)
RR
Maine
(10/28/2020)
RR
Maryland
(10/28/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/28/2020)
RR
Michigan
(10/28/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(10/28/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(10/28/2020)
RR
Missouri
(10/28/2020)
RR
Montana
(10/28/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(10/28/2020)
RR
Nevada
(10/28/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/28/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(10/28/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(10/28/2020)
RR
New York
(10/28/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(10/28/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(10/28/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/28/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/28/2020)
RR
Oregon
(10/28/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/28/2020)
RR
Puerto Rico
(10/28/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/28/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(10/28/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(10/28/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(10/28/2020)
RR
Texas
(10/28/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(10/28/2020)
RR
Vermont
(10/28/2020)
RR
Virgin Islands
(10/28/2020)
RR
Virginia
(10/28/2020)
RR
Washington
(10/28/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(10/28/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/28/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(10/28/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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

FIDELITY GO (12/5/2025)

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

CRD#: 104555Boulder, CO

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