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Joseph G Kelly JR.

Joseph G. Kelly

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
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CRD#: 1719822
Joseph G Kelly JR.

Professional summary

Joseph G Kelly JR., who also goes by Joseph Giles Kelly Jr, Joseph Giles Kelly Jr., Skip Kelly, Joseph Giles Kelly, Jr, Joseph G Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Rancho Santa Fe, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in San Diego, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 3, Series 6 and Series 8 exams.

Biography

Over several decades of working with both institutional and high net-worth clients, I have found that financial relationships are built on a foundation of honesty and trust. I believe that my job as a financial consultant is to bring simple, transparent guidance based on a plan that evolves over the different stages of one's life.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joseph Giles Kelly Jr | Joseph Giles Kelly Jr. | Skip Kelly | Joseph Giles Kelly, Jr | Joseph G Kelly

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

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English

1987

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 11943 El Camino Real Ste 120 Ryan Plaza, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
CRD#: 104555
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
Current

March 10, 2020 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 11943 El Camino Real Ste 120 Ryan Plaza, San Diego, CA 92130
BD
CRD#: 7784
San Diego, CA
Past

March 27, 2020 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 19, 2009 - November 8, 2010

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141391
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 19, 2003 - February 7, 2020

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

July 17, 2001 - March 10, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 2, 2001 - March 10, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 9, 2001 - July 17, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 1997 - January 12, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1989 - November 7, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 1988 - December 21, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 10, 1987 - June 21, 1988

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465

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
Arizona
(12/8/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(9/24/2020)
RR
California
(11/18/2020)
IAR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(10/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(12/9/2020)
RR
Idaho
(9/23/2020)
RR
Illinois
(12/14/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/9/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(12/9/2020)
RR
Nevada
(12/14/2020)
RR
New York
(12/5/2020)
RR
Oregon
(12/7/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(5/5/2021)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(12/9/2020)
RR
Washington
(12/8/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/14/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/17/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/18/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 5/22/1989
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/7/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/5/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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)
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 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
Report

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Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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