Michael G. Barwacz

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

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CRD#: 1638465

Professional summary

Michael Gerard Barwacz, who also goes by Michael Gerard Barwacz, Michael Barwacz, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Gerard Barwacz | Michael Barwacz

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 1750 E Golf Road Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-5835

RIA

CRD#: 104555

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Current

July 8, 2019 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1750 E Golf Road Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-5835

CRD#: 7784

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

August 5, 2019 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

GENEVA, IL

Past

July 13, 2018 - June 26, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL

Past

May 3, 2018 - June 26, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL

Past

May 26, 2010 - December 4, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

CHICAGO, IL

Past

July 28, 2008 - May 26, 2010

BELLEVUE CHICAGO, LLC

CRD#: 106069

CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alaska
(7/29/2025)

Arkansas
(5/12/2025)

California
(11/4/2019)

District of Columbia
(2/14/2025)

Florida
(11/4/2019)

Georgia
(3/18/2025)

Illinois
(7/8/2019)

IAR

Illinois
(3/31/2025)

Indiana
(11/4/2019)

Iowa
(11/4/2019)

Michigan
(11/4/2019)

Minnesota
(11/4/2019)

Texas
(11/4/2019)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Wisconsin
(11/4/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/12/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/12/2009

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 6/22/2010

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/27/2010

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 2/23/2010

Registered Options Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDELITY GO (12/5/2025)

FIDELITY STRATEGIC DISCIPLINES (11/10/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH SERVICES (9/10/2025)

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (9/10/2025)

FIDELITY MANAGED FIDFOLIOS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY PERSONALIZED PLANNING & ADVICE AT WORK (3/31/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Gerard Barwacz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BELLEVUE CHICAGO, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/12/2018

Series 63

Date: 10/12/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 6/22/2010

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2008

Series 24

Date: 10/27/2010

Series 4

Date: 2/23/2010

FINRA

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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