Christian J. Faino

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant

MEDFORD, NJ

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CRD#: 3052045

Professional summary

Christian Joseph Faino, who also goes by Christian Joseph Faino, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Medford, New Jersey and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Marlton, New Jersey.

Christian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christian has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

As a Financial Consultant my objective is to understand the things that are important to my clients.  Together, we will partner to create a full financial plan and implement changes as your plan evolves.  Your plan will be personalized around areas like, taxes, healthcare, and retirement.  Above all, at Fidelity we embrace the relationships and trust we build!

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christian Joseph Faino

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

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None

Education

Temple University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Economics

1998

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 501 Route 73 South Suite N, Marlton, NJ 08053

RIA

CRD#: 104555

MEDFORD, NJ

Current

June 8, 2020 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 501 Route 73 South Suite N, Marlton, NJ 08053

CRD#: 7784

Marlton, NJ

Past

July 9, 2020 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

MEDFORD, NJ

Past

April 20, 2020 - June 2, 2020

MACQUARIE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS TRUST

RIA

CRD#: 105390

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

July 5, 2012 - April 20, 2020

DELAWARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISERS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 152237

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

July 5, 2012 - June 2, 2020

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

CRD#: 14232

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

March 6, 2007 - December 7, 2011

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108928

PRINCETON, NJ

Past

March 5, 2007 - December 7, 2011

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 38642

PRINCETON, NJ

Past

December 14, 2005 - February 22, 2007

SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 31175

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

March 18, 2005 - November 28, 2005

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 25910

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

December 16, 2004 - March 4, 2005

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

GLENDORA, NJ

Past

December 16, 2004 - March 4, 2005

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

May 13, 2003 - August 20, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Past

May 13, 2003 - August 20, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

November 4, 2002 - April 30, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PENNINGTON, NJ

Past

April 27, 2001 - April 30, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 6, 2000 - April 20, 2001

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

CRD#: 5478

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

December 22, 1998 - April 16, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

May 20, 1998 - October 19, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 20, 1998 - October 19, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

California
(9/29/2023)

Colorado
(3/25/2023)

Delaware
(6/8/2020)

District of Columbia
(5/19/2023)

Florida
(6/8/2020)

Georgia
(11/10/2022)

Illinois
(5/19/2023)

Massachusetts
(3/25/2023)

Nevada
(3/1/2024)

New Jersey
(6/8/2020)

IAR

New Jersey
(3/31/2025)

New York
(6/8/2020)

North Carolina
(6/2/2022)

Pennsylvania
(6/8/2020)

South Carolina
(3/25/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/1/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/23/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/26/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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 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	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Christian J. Faino

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christian Joseph Faino's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Temple University

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

MACQUARIE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS TRUST

DELAWARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISERS, INC

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/1/2002

Series 65

Date: 3/23/1999

Series 63

Date: 5/26/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1998

FINRA

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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