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Stephen E. Galley

Stephen E. Galley

VP, Branch Leader·STRATEGIC ADVISERS
MONTEREY, CA
·CRD# 2262978·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen E. Galley, who also goes by Stephen Eric Galley, Steve Galley, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Monterey, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Monterey, California. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Biography

I lead a team of dedicated professionals who help individuals and families in the Silicon Valley area organize, prioritize, and plan for their overall financial goals.

Other Aliases

Stephen Eric Galley, Steve Galley

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
1. Monterey, CA2. 553 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
March 31, 2025 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
553 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
July 26, 1999 - Present
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS·CRD# 288590
RIA
Monterey, CA
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Mountain View, CA
November 10, 1999 - July 13, 2018
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 17438
BD
San Francisco, CA
April 16, 1999 - July 7, 1999
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
November 2, 1993 - April 27, 1999
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
October 22, 1992 - August 30, 1993
L.C. WEGARD & CO., INC.·CRD# 3722
BD
New York, NY
August 31, 1992 - October 21, 1992

Education

Providence College

·

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

1992

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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 - 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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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(7/26/1999)
IAR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/17/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/17/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(11/17/2020)
RR
Washington
(7/2/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Mar 2010About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2010About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
New York Stock Exchange
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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