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James F Griffith

James F. Griffith

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
MORAGA, CA
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CRD#: 2208924
James F Griffith

Professional summary


James F Griffith, who also goes by James Francis Griffith, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Moraga, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. James has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Since 1992, I've had the pleasure and privilege of guiding clients in the financial services industry. Today, I still relish the process of educating, planning, and partnering with Fidelity's high-net-worth clientele in pursuit of their long-term financial goals. Holistic wealth planning, tax mitigation, and investment strategy are primary areas of focus. I pride myself on being easy to work with and focus on the client's definition of success!
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Francis Griffith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James F Griffith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Education


Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Economics

1986

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 2001 North Main Street Three Ygnacio Center, Ste 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 104555
MORAGA, CA
Current

June 15, 2015 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2001 North Main Street Three Ygnacio Center, Ste 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
BD
CRD#: 7784
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

August 21, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

November 26, 2012 - May 29, 2015

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 17, 2012

VIRTU AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 149823
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 9, 2010 - January 3, 2011

KNIGHT DIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 135924
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 3, 2008 - July 2, 2010

ARITAS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 128453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 2003 - April 4, 2008

NYFIX MILLENNIUM, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 103843
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 1999 - June 1, 2001

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 16, 1998 - May 1, 1998

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 14, 1997 - March 25, 1999

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 16, 1996 - July 14, 1997

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 24280
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 31, 1995 - November 17, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

July 25, 1995 - May 16, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

October 25, 1993 - February 3, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 10, 1992 - October 25, 1993

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 6, 1992 - June 9, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
(5/18/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(8/1/2023)
RR
California
(6/16/2015)
IAR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(6/7/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/7/2023)
RR
Florida
(11/26/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/9/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(4/29/2021)
RR
Idaho
(3/7/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/7/2022)
RR
Montana
(1/7/2019)
RR
Nevada
(6/23/2015)
RR
New York
(12/2/2019)
RR
Oregon
(6/15/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(4/12/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(8/10/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/30/2018)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(3/7/2022)
RR
Washington
(1/17/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/31/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
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
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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Moraga, CA

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