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David C. Ligan

David C. Ligan

CFP®
Vice President, Wealth Planner
CRD# 2165418·Registered 1991 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that David 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.

Professional Summary

David C. Ligan, CFP®, who also goes by Dave C Ligan, Dave Ligan, David C Ligan, David Christopher Ligan, David Ligan, was a registered financial advisor. David was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1991 - 2026. David had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Insurance Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Biography

During my 31 years in financial services, my industry background has provided for many unique experiences including wealth management, professional coaching and leadership positions. This experience has allowed for a very simple, yet effective, set of values I employ when engaging clients in the wealth management process: Collaborate together, align family values with beliefs, and lend candor while taking a multi - generational approach to planning.

Other Aliases

Dave C Ligan, Dave Ligan, David C Ligan, David Christopher Ligan, David Ligan

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Orange, OH
March 31, 2025 - August 31, 2026
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS·CRD# 288590
RIA
Orange, OH
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Woodmere Village, OH
October 23, 2012 - July 13, 2018
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Orange, OH
October 19, 2012 - August 31, 2026
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
RIA
Beachwood, OH
December 10, 2007 - October 26, 2012
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
RIA
Beachwood, OH
December 10, 2007 - October 26, 2012
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Beachwood, OH
December 10, 2007 - October 26, 2012
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
Cincinnati, OH
February 14, 2005 - December 13, 2007
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
BD
Cincinnati, OH
February 25, 2003 - December 13, 2007
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
Westlake, TX
January 7, 1993 - February 26, 2003
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
January 29, 1992 - December 21, 1992
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Detroit, MI
November 11, 1991 - January 20, 1992

Education

Colorado State University

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Financial Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Financial Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2011

Michigan State University

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Financial Adminstration, Bachelor of Business Administration

Financial Adminstration, Bachelor of Business Administration

1991

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Current Firm

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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 - SEC (8/11/1977 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698

Phone Number

(617) 563-7000

# of Employees

17,112

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,973,512

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,370,125,325,211

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 - SEC (8/11/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Sep 1995

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Services Offered by David

  • Insurance Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

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