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Eric M Birnbaum

Eric M. Birnbaum

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | VP, Branch Leader
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
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CRD#: 3204703
Eric M Birnbaum

Professional summary

Eric M Birnbaum, who also goes by Eric Michael Birnbaum, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Biography

I support, inspire and coach a team of associates that strive to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction to Fidelity clients while helping those clients work towards their financial goals.
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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Eric Michael Birnbaum

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®
None

Education

Albany State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications, Computer Science

1998

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 750 Route 202 Suites 110 430, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807-5530
RIA
CRD#: 104555
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Current

February 26, 2014 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 750 Route 202 Suites 110 430, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
BD
CRD#: 7784
Bridgewater, NJ
Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

August 18, 2014 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

May 29, 2002 - February 27, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 1999 - May 8, 2002

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ

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
Florida
(3/14/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/14/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(2/26/2014)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/31/2025)
RR
New York
(2/26/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/14/2014)
RR
Texas
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah
(3/14/2014)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/8/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/13/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/5/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/21/2014
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 12/5/2009
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/19/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 9/27/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
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)
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 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
Report

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Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

VP, Branch LeaderCRD#: 104555Scotch Plains, NJ

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