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Heather A. Brountas

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
TROUTMAN, NC
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CRD#: 3055206
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Professional summary


Heather A. Brountas, CFP®, who also goes by Heather A Bigelow, Heather Brountas, Heather A Brown, Heather Anne Brountas, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Troutman, North Carolina and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Heather is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Heather has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Heather A Bigelow | Heather Brountas | Heather A Brown | Heather Anne Brountas

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.
Fiduciary Activities; Named or act in a fiduciary capacity; such as attorney-in-fact, trustee, conservator, guardian, executor or personal representative. Outside Business Activities; Institute for Divorce Financial Advisors; Corporation; I have been asked to serve on the Ethics Committee for this organization overseeing CDFA professionals across the country as client complaints are submitted; Member of Ethics Committee; Not investment related; May 2017; Not investment related; 1-9 hours per month; 1-9 during trading hours.

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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®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 4611 Sharon Rd Two Coltsgate, Charlotte, NC 28211-3529
RIA
CRD#: 104555
TROUTMAN, NC
Current

October 19, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4611 Sharon Road Two Coltsgate, Charlotte, NC 28211
BD
CRD#: 7784
Charlotte, NC
Past

November 24, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

December 18, 2017 - October 1, 2021

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 18, 2017 - October 1, 2021

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 6, 2017 - November 2, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

February 6, 2017 - November 2, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

August 29, 2016 - January 27, 2017

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 22, 2016 - January 27, 2017

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 10, 2015 - June 8, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

November 10, 2015 - June 8, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

March 6, 2009 - October 30, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BEDFORD, NH
Past

March 6, 2009 - October 30, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BEDFORD, NH
Past

July 8, 2005 - December 5, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BANGOR, ME
Past

June 13, 2003 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 13, 2003 - December 5, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BANGOR, ME
Past

June 2, 2000 - April 4, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 27, 1998 - February 3, 2000

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, 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
(2/12/2024)
RR
Alaska
(1/9/2023)
RR
Arizona
(6/20/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(4/11/2025)
RR
California
(1/6/2022)
RR
Colorado
(1/11/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(1/6/2022)
RR
Delaware
(4/11/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/14/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/7/2022)
RR
Hawaii
(4/8/2025)
RR
Idaho
(4/8/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/12/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/15/2024)
RR
Iowa
(1/10/2022)
RR
Kansas
(4/8/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(4/8/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/14/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/15/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/6/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/24/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/1/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(1/10/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(1/6/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/7/2025)
RR
Montana
(4/8/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(4/7/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/8/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/8/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(4/24/2025)
RR
New York
(1/8/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/31/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(4/14/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/7/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/8/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/20/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico
(4/24/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/7/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/6/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(4/8/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/11/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/8/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/8/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/14/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/12/2024)
RR
Washington
(4/7/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(1/6/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/9/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(4/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/16/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555Troutman, NC

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