Alka V. Kumar

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant

SAN JOSE, CA

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CRD#: 4779057

Professional summary

Alka V Kumar, who also goes by Alka V Kumar, Alka Verma, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in San Jose, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in San Jose, California.

Alka is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Alka has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography

As a Financial Consultant, I bring decade plus years of experience in Wealth, Income and Retirement planning. It is my privilege helping clients, building trust and sincerely caring for their financial wellbeing. I work alongside with clients in creating a financial plan tailored to their goals and priorities, allowing them to work towards financial freedom and  peace of mind.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Alka V Kumar | Alka Verma

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Education

Unversity of Rajasthan

Master of Social Science - Sociology

1990

Maharani's College

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

1986

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 4160 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134-1513

RIA

CRD#: 104555

SAN JOSE, CA

Current

October 20, 2020 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4160 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134-1513

CRD#: 7784

San Jose, CA

Past

October 26, 2020 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

May 18, 2016 - October 1, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

FREMONT, CA

Past

May 18, 2016 - October 1, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

FREMONT, CA

Past

October 1, 2012 - April 14, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

SUNNYVALE, CA

Past

October 1, 2012 - April 14, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

SUNNYVALE, CA

Past

October 11, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

May 2, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

April 15, 2004 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 599

CUPERTINO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(11/19/2020)

IAR

California
(3/31/2025)

Colorado
(6/24/2021)

Georgia
(1/4/2025)

Hawaii
(1/31/2022)

Kentucky
(8/3/2021)

Massachusetts
(1/6/2024)

Nevada
(8/4/2021)

New York
(9/9/2022)

Oregon
(7/31/2021)

Pennsylvania
(3/1/2022)

Texas
(7/31/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Washington
(6/4/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/7/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/29/2004

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: 2/23/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/14/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Alka V. Kumar

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Alka V Kumar's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Unversity of Rajasthan

Maharani's College

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/7/2011

Series 63

Date: 4/29/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/23/2011

Series 6

Date: 4/14/2004

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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