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John William Vaughan

CFP®
CRD# 1484526·Registered 1986 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that John 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.

Professional Summary

John William Vaughan, CFP®, who also goes by John Williams Vaughan, John William Vaughan, was a registered financial advisor. John was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1986 - 2026. John had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

John Williams Vaughan, John William Vaughan

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLCPast·CRD# 104555
RIA
Waltham, MA
March 31, 2025 - May 7, 2026
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 7784
BD
Chestnut Hill, MA
April 22, 2020 - May 7, 2026
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORSPast·CRD# 288590
RIA
Westwood, MA
May 5, 2020 - March 31, 2025
EASTERLY FUNDS LLCPast·CRD# 281785
RIA
Belmont, MA
September 27, 2016 - February 24, 2020
FDX CAPITAL LLCPast·CRD# 119302
BD
New York, NY
September 14, 2015 - February 24, 2020
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.Past·CRD# 132070
RIA
Belmont, MA
December 1, 2016 - May 5, 2017
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 46106
BD
Portland, ME
June 26, 2014 - July 31, 2015
SALIENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 153914
RIA
Houston, TX
April 20, 2012 - June 17, 2014
SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.Past·CRD# 147912
BD
Houston, TX
April 19, 2012 - June 17, 2014
HATTERAS INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLCPast·CRD# 128703
RIA
Raleigh, NC
June 8, 2010 - March 1, 2012
HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 143365
BD
Raleigh, NC
April 9, 2010 - March 1, 2012
EATON VANCE MANAGEMENTPast·CRD# 104859
RIA
Boston, MA
June 24, 2008 - January 20, 2010
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 37731
BD
Boston, MA
September 1, 2000 - January 20, 2010
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 8039
BD
April 10, 1991 - May 3, 1994
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLCPast·CRD# 7784
BD
June 5, 1987 - February 6, 1991
FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 6621
BD
June 25, 1986 - December 4, 1986

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Current Firm

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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 - SEC (8/11/1977 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698

Phone Number

(617) 563-7000

# of Employees

17,112

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,973,512

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,370,125,325,211

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

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

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 - SEC (8/11/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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