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Donald A. Combs

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CRD#: 1780423
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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.

Donald Alan Combs, who also goes by Donald A Combs, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Donald had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Donald A Combs

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

September 14, 2010 - April 11, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 9, 2010 - April 10, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 28, 2009 - August 24, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

December 16, 2008 - August 24, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

November 11, 2002 - July 15, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
REDDING, CA
Past

November 11, 2002 - July 15, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 11, 2002 - July 15, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 8, 1997 - November 13, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
OAKLAND, CA
Past

May 5, 1997 - November 13, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 30, 1996 - April 23, 1997

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 16, 1996 - May 1, 1996

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 6082
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 13, 1995 - November 15, 1995

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

March 15, 1995 - July 7, 1995

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 15, 1995 - July 7, 1995

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 30, 1993 - May 9, 1994

TRANSGLOBAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 29290
Past

April 24, 1990 - May 3, 1991

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 20, 1988 - April 24, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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: 1/15/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/22/1998
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555

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