James E. Bistrain
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
FAIR OAKS, CA
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CRD#: 4465952
Professional summary
James E. Bistrain, who also goes by James E Bistrain, James Edward Bistrain, James Bistrain, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Fair Oaks, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Folsom, California.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
As a Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, I am focused on empowering clients to make more informed and effective financial decisions. I partner with clients and their families to create financial plans and investment strategies in an effort to maximize wealth for today, tomorrow and future generations. I am honored to serve my community in this capacity.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James E Bistrain | James Edward Bistrain | James Bistrain
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
2002
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 2600 E Bidwell St Suite 215, Folsom, CA 95630RIA
CRD#: 104555
FAIR OAKS, CA
Current
May 8, 2012 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 2600 E Bidwell St Ste 200, Folsom, CA 95630BD
CRD#: 7784
Folsom, CA
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
FOLSOM, CA
Past
May 9, 2012 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
FOLSOM, CA
Past
August 1, 2006 - May 3, 2012
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past
August 1, 2006 - May 3, 2012
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past
August 1, 2006 - May 3, 2012
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past
April 29, 2003 - July 6, 2006
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 29106
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
Past
April 10, 2002 - November 29, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past
November 14, 2001 - November 29, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(9/24/2025)
RR
Arizona(1/3/2013)
RR
Arkansas(9/24/2025)
RR
California(5/8/2012)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(4/23/2020)
RR
Florida(12/5/2017)
RR
Hawaii(1/4/2025)
RR
Idaho(7/8/2020)
RR
Illinois(4/23/2020)
RR
Indiana(4/23/2020)
RR
Iowa(1/7/2022)
RR
Kansas(8/30/2021)
RR
Maryland(3/8/2017)
RR
Nevada(5/8/2012)
RR
New Jersey(5/3/2024)
RR
New York(5/18/2020)
RR
North Carolina(9/24/2025)
RR
Oregon(1/3/2014)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/25/2023)
RR
Texas(3/8/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(9/25/2019)
RR
Washington(1/6/2017)
Exams
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
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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
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 |
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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Vice President, Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Fair Oaks, CATRUST BUT VERIFY
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