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Kenneth A. Vargas

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
LAKE MARY, FL
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CRD#: 2747681
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Professional summary


Kenneth Alan Vargas, who also goes by Ken Vargas, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Lake Mary, Florida and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Winter Park, Florida.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Kenneth has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ken Vargas

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
LAKE MARY, FL
Current

October 14, 2015 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 900 North Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789-2924
BD
CRD#: 7784
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

January 4, 2016 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

August 27, 2013 - September 25, 2015

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

July 18, 2013 - August 21, 2013

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
BEDFORD, TX
Past

July 17, 2013 - August 21, 2013

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
BEDFORD, TX
Past

January 27, 2012 - July 23, 2013

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
MELVILLE, NY
Past

January 27, 2012 - July 23, 2013

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
KELLER, TX
Past

January 21, 2011 - January 12, 2012

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 16, 2009 - December 10, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

March 17, 2009 - November 17, 2009

CULLUM & BURKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46600
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 27, 2008 - March 23, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 5, 2007 - February 22, 2008

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

December 1, 2006 - March 23, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
PLANO, TX
Past

June 26, 2006 - October 5, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ADDISON, TX
Past

April 29, 2005 - July 11, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 15, 2004 - March 31, 2005

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 13, 2002 - January 8, 2004

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 1, 2002 - July 18, 2002

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 12, 2001 - January 1, 2002

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 26, 1999 - August 30, 2000

AFD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34047
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

February 28, 1997 - May 20, 1998

FIRST VARIABLE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30007
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 25, 1996 - January 31, 1997

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1996 - January 31, 1997

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA

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
Alabama
(10/27/2015)
RR
Arizona
(11/5/2015)
RR
Colorado
(10/27/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(10/28/2015)
RR
Florida
(10/19/2015)
IAR
Florida
(3/31/2025)
RR
Georgia
(10/29/2015)
RR
Kansas
(11/4/2015)
RR
Maryland
(3/15/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2015)
RR
Michigan
(10/19/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(10/27/2015)
RR
New York
(10/27/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(5/3/2024)
RR
Ohio
(10/25/2024)
RR
Oregon
(7/19/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(11/16/2016)
RR
Texas
(9/12/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/4/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

CRD#: 104555Lake Mary, FL

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