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Karl D. Spruill

STRATEGIC ADVISERS
RALEIGH, NC 27612-3859
CRD#: 2702923
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Karl Desmond SpruillSTRATEGIC ADVISERS

Professional summary

Karl Desmond Spruill, CFP®, who also goes by Karl D Spruill, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Karl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases

Karl D Spruill

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4509 Creedmoor Rd Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612-3859Office #2: 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709
RIA
CRD#: 104555
RALEIGH, NC
Current

August 22, 2022 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709
BD
CRD#: 7784
DURHAM, NC
Past

September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
DURHAM, NC
Past

September 19, 2013 - May 19, 2022

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 11, 2013 - May 19, 2022

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144871
Raleigh, NC
Past

November 30, 2011 - August 3, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 30, 2011 - August 3, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 4, 2011 - June 30, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 22, 2011 - June 30, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 13, 2005 - May 1, 2006

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
DURHAM, NC
Past

January 13, 2000 - May 1, 2006

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DURHAM, NC
Past

January 20, 1999 - February 1, 2000

FULCRUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44972
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 5, 1996 - December 10, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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
Massachusetts
(8/22/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/31/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/24/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(8/23/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/24/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/3/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/11/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/4/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 11/18/2022
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 10/20/2022
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/30/2014
General Securities Principal Examination
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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDELITY GO (12/5/2025)
FIDELITY STRATEGIC DISCIPLINES (11/10/2025)
FIDELITY WEALTH SERVICES (9/10/2025)
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (9/10/2025)
FIDELITY MANAGED FIDFOLIOS (3/31/2025)
FIDELITY WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS (3/31/2025)
FIDELITY PERSONALIZED PLANNING & ADVICE AT WORK (3/31/2025)

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
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555Raleigh, NC 27612-3859

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