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William J. Crost

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CRD#: 1357081
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Joel Crost, who also goes by Bill Joel Crost, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. William had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Joel Crost

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 23, 2010 - January 20, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
FARMINGTON, MI
Past

March 12, 2008 - January 7, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
FARMINGTON, MI
Past

May 9, 2007 - March 3, 2008

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 25, 2005 - November 17, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

January 1, 2000 - January 11, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
AKRON (FAIRLAWN), OH
Past

August 24, 1992 - January 11, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 10, 1992 - July 24, 1992

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

August 14, 1991 - April 14, 1992

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 26, 1990 - July 31, 1991

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 25, 1990 - June 18, 1990

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 19, 1989 - May 23, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 8, 1989 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

May 10, 1988 - May 1, 1989

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

October 1, 1987 - May 26, 1988

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

May 12, 1987 - August 24, 1987

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
Past

November 10, 1986 - December 5, 1986

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

April 30, 1985 - January 11, 1986

RONEY & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 900

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/8/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/24/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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#: 104555

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