Michael R. Bocina
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
MORRISTOWN, NJ
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CRD#: 2552690
Professional summary
Michael Robert Bocina, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Bocina, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
I partner with individuals and families to understand their financial goals, and help them plan for those goals. I seek to understand the uniqueness of their personal situation, so that I may partner with them to help them explore appropriate investment options.
Question & Answer
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Bocina
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Education
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science
1991
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 35 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960RIA
CRD#: 104555
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Current
July 9, 2010 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 35 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960BD
CRD#: 7784
Morristown, NJ
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past
July 17, 2012 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past
June 2, 2006 - September 26, 2012
NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 13041
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
November 9, 1999 - January 24, 2006
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
August 27, 1996 - October 12, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 22, 1994 - May 20, 1996
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
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
California(7/9/2010)
RR
Connecticut(7/9/2010)
RR
Delaware(8/13/2014)
RR
District of Columbia(3/4/2022)
RR
Florida(7/9/2010)
RR
Georgia(7/9/2010)
RR
Illinois(12/7/2017)
RR
Indiana(12/7/2017)
RR
Maine(6/4/2021)
RR
Maryland(8/16/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(7/26/2010)
RR
Michigan(12/7/2017)
RR
Minnesota(8/13/2014)
RR
Missouri(4/23/2020)
RR
Montana(9/24/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(7/9/2010)
RR
New Jersey(7/9/2010)
IAR
New Jersey(3/31/2025)
RR
New York(7/9/2010)
RR
North Carolina(1/4/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/13/2010)
RR
Rhode Island(3/4/2022)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2015)
RR
Tennessee(8/11/2023)
RR
Texas(7/9/2010)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Vermont(8/13/2021)
RR
Virginia(8/16/2017)
RR
Washington(12/7/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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#: 104555Morristown, NJTRUST BUT VERIFY
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