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John P. Hernandez

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Smithfield, RI 02917
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CRD#: 3132949
JH

Professional summary

John Paul Hernandez, who also goes by John P Hernandez, is a registered financial professional currently at FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

John P Hernandez

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 17, 2026 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
BD
CRD#: 7784
Smithfield, RI
Past

October 29, 2025 - December 4, 2025

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 27, 2025 - December 4, 2025

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 4, 2021 - October 9, 2024

VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106189
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 8, 2020 - October 9, 2024

VICTORY CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37059
San Antonio, TX
Past

January 8, 2018 - July 8, 2019

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 22, 2013 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 10, 2007 - July 8, 2019

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

March 2, 2007 - April 23, 2013

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 22, 1998 - December 31, 2007

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(3/19/2026)
RR
California
(3/19/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(3/20/2026)
RR
Delaware
(3/19/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/20/2026)
RR
Georgia
(3/20/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(3/20/2026)
RR
Idaho
(3/20/2026)
RR
Illinois
(3/20/2026)
RR
Indiana
(3/20/2026)
RR
Iowa
(3/20/2026)
RR
Kansas
(3/19/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(3/19/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(3/19/2026)
RR
Maine
(3/19/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/20/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(3/19/2026)
RR
Missouri
(3/19/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(3/19/2026)
RR
Nevada
(3/20/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(3/20/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(3/20/2026)
RR
New York
(3/19/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(3/19/2026)
RR
Ohio
(3/20/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/20/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/20/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(3/19/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(3/20/2026)
RR
Texas
(3/18/2026)
RR
Utah
(3/20/2026)
RR
Vermont
(3/19/2026)
RR
Virginia
(3/20/2026)
RR
Washington
(3/20/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/19/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(3/19/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/1998
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 10/9/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/21/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

FB
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 7784 / SEC#: , 8-23292

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
Mailing Address
Two Destiny Way Mail Zone: Wg3d, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Delaware since 06/08/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIDELITY GLOBAL BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.MEMBER
BRANDNER, CLINT RYANCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7209362
CENATIEMPO, PHILIP JHEAD OF STRATEGY, PLANNING & ADVICE4809405
DYER, JANET MARIECO - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3186352
MASCIALINO, ROBERT RAYMONDPRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR2078086
MCLAUGHLIN, KEVIN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5392417
MERKEN, GAIL RACHELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5546717
PETERSON, PAUL DAVIDHEAD OF INVESTMENT ADVISOR GROUP2387115
STURDY, CHARLES HANCOCKSECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL

Disclosures

Regulatory Event23
Arbitration126

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Company Information

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784Smithfield, RI 02917

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