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Samuel A. Braun

Samuel A. Braun

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Planning Consultant
EVANSTON, IL 60201-3770
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CRD#: 2869614
Samuel A. Braun

Professional summary


Samuel A. Braun, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Samuel Arthur Abraun, Sam Braun, Samuel A Braun, Samuel Arthur Braun, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Evanston, Illinois and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Evanston, Illinois.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Samuel has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


I have been working in the Financial Planning industry since 1997. As a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, I work with clients establishing their goals and objectives and help them to simplify and manage what can be complex decision-making processes. The collaborative work we do with our clients helping them work towards their goals is what drives my passion.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel Arthur Abraun | Sam Braun | Samuel A Braun | Samuel Arthur Braun

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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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®
CFP®

Education


Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Family Economics

1990

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 808 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201-3770
RIA
CRD#: 104555
EVANSTON, IL
Current

February 11, 2022 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 808 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
BD
CRD#: 7784
Evanston, IL
Past

April 4, 2022 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

December 7, 2021 - March 23, 2022

VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 298105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 2, 2019 - January 8, 2020

VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 298105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 6, 2017 - December 31, 2018

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 8, 2015 - December 31, 2016

TSC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37058
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 13, 2014 - April 20, 2015

SALIENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153914
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 13, 2014 - April 20, 2015

SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.

BD
CRD#: 147912
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 29, 2011 - January 21, 2014

EAGLE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 110653
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 11, 2010 - January 8, 2014

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139749
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 3, 1999 - June 15, 2010

PRIVATE VISTA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108084
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 4, 1999 - May 21, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 1998 - January 4, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 7, 1997 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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
(1/4/2023)
RR
Arizona
(1/4/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(1/4/2023)
RR
California
(1/4/2023)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(1/4/2023)
RR
Delaware
(1/4/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/15/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/11/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(3/31/2025)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2023)
RR
Iowa
(1/4/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(1/4/2023)
RR
Maine
(3/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2023)
RR
Montana
(1/28/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/4/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/15/2022)
RR
New York
(1/4/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2023)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2023)
RR
Oregon
(1/4/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/4/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/31/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/4/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2023)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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
Cover Page

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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Planning ConsultantCRD#: 104555Evanston, IL 60201-3770

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