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Garrett Morton Smith

Garrett M. Smith

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant I
ALEXANDRIA, VA
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CRD#: 1735835
Garrett Morton Smith

Professional summary


Garrett Morton Smith, who also goes by Garrett Morton Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Alexandria, Virginia and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Garrett has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


My goal is to provide peace of mind when it comes to your financial journey. Years from now, I hope you remember a conversation that led to an action that had a positive impact for you and your family.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Garrett Morton Smith

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


Click below to view Garrett Morton Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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


American University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

1987

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 1900 K St Nw Stes 110 & 1175, Washington, DC 20006-1110
RIA
CRD#: 104555
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Current

April 22, 2015 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1900 K Street Nw Stes 110 & 1175, Washington, DC 20006
BD
CRD#: 7784
Washington, DC
Past

August 9, 2022 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

September 30, 2009 - March 27, 2015

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

June 4, 2009 - September 10, 2009

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 4, 2007 - October 21, 2008

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 129288
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past

June 4, 2007 - October 21, 2008

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 30, 2003 - May 23, 2007

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD

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
Alaska
(3/25/2023)
RR
Arizona
(3/25/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(9/29/2023)
RR
California
(3/25/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/3/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(8/27/2025)
RR
Delaware
(1/7/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/7/2022)
IAR
District of Columbia
(3/31/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/9/2022)
RR
Georgia
(9/29/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(5/3/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/7/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/6/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/29/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/19/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(1/6/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(9/2/2022)
RR
New York
(1/6/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/7/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/30/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/2/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(7/19/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/22/2015)
IAR
Virginia
(3/31/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(1/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/1/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/15/2014
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product 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

Financial Consultant ICRD#: 104555Alexandria, VA

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