Douglas J. Colton
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
SOUTH BOSTON, MA
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CRD#: 1849332
Professional summary
Douglas James Colton, who also goes by Douglas J Colton, Douglas Colton, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in South Boston, Massachusetts and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Douglas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
As your Financial Consultant, I will act as your advocate and partner with you to understand your short and long term goals and to help build a financial plan that is customized to meet your unique needs. My background encompasses over 20 years in both private wealth and institutional investments. Prior positions include Merrill Lynch HNW Advisor, Head Trader on The Boston Stock Exchange and Head of Capital Markets at a Boston based investment bank.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Douglas J Colton | Douglas Colton
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
1988
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 109 University Ave Ste 107, Westwood, MA 02090-2306RIA
CRD#: 104555
SOUTH BOSTON, MA
Current
February 27, 2015 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 109 University Ave Ste 107, Westwood, MA 02090-2306BD
CRD#: 7784
Westwood, MA
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 16, 2015 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTWOOD, MA
Past
July 8, 2010 - February 17, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HINGHAM, MA
Past
June 18, 2010 - February 17, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HINGHAM, MA
Past
October 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16415
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 13, 2006 - September 15, 2008
AGC PARTNERS
BD
CRD#: 125958
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 20, 1999 - September 30, 2005
MOORS & CABOT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 21, 1998 - July 28, 1999
COMMERZ MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 41957
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
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(7/30/2024)
RR
California(1/4/2025)
RR
Colorado(12/14/2022)
RR
Connecticut(1/29/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(6/4/2021)
RR
Florida(2/27/2015)
RR
Georgia(6/4/2021)
RR
Louisiana(3/12/2021)
RR
Maine(2/27/2015)
RR
Maryland(1/31/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(2/27/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/31/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(2/27/2015)
RR
New Mexico(4/23/2020)
RR
New York(2/27/2015)
RR
North Carolina(4/23/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(2/27/2015)
RR
South Carolina(7/18/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Vermont(2/27/2015)
RR
Virginia(3/1/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/15/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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
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 |
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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Vice President, Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555South Boston, MATRUST BUT VERIFY
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