Kosin Cheng
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant
SUNNYVALE, CA
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CRD#: 4891933
Professional summary
Kosin Cheng, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Sunnyvale, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Palo Alto, California.
Kosin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kosin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
As a CFP and proud Fidelity veteran, my focus is to provide relevant guidance and inspire better planning outcomes for customers we serve. We first collaborate with clients to understand their wealth planning needs. Then we help clients to implement appropriate strategies & monitor their plans for the evolving needs are addressed continuously. With Fidelity's vast resources, dedication and passion in our work, we strive to empower clients to make astute decisions for their financial wellbeing.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Advertising - BS in Advertising and Minor in Business
2001
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
SUNNYVALE, CA
Current
December 16, 2005 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301BD
CRD#: 7784
Palo Alto, CA
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past
February 29, 2008 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
SUNNYVALE, CA
Past
June 20, 2005 - November 22, 2005
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
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(1/5/2024)
RR
Alaska(3/6/2017)
RR
Arizona(3/6/2017)
RR
Arkansas(1/5/2024)
RR
California(12/16/2005)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2014)
RR
Connecticut(11/1/2019)
RR
Delaware(1/5/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(1/21/2020)
RR
Florida(3/6/2017)
RR
Georgia(7/8/2022)
RR
Hawaii(3/6/2017)
RR
Idaho(1/3/2014)
RR
Illinois(1/21/2020)
RR
Indiana(3/6/2017)
RR
Iowa(1/5/2024)
RR
Kansas(9/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky(9/9/2022)
RR
Louisiana(4/23/2020)
RR
Maine(5/19/2023)
RR
Maryland(11/1/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(2/12/2021)
RR
Michigan(11/1/2019)
RR
Minnesota(9/9/2022)
RR
Mississippi(9/9/2022)
RR
Missouri(3/25/2023)
RR
Montana(3/25/2023)
RR
Nebraska(1/5/2024)
RR
Nevada(12/16/2005)
RR
New Hampshire(3/25/2023)
RR
New Jersey(4/23/2020)
RR
New Mexico(11/1/2019)
RR
New York(11/1/2019)
RR
North Carolina(3/4/2022)
RR
North Dakota(1/5/2024)
RR
Ohio(3/25/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(1/5/2024)
RR
Oregon(12/16/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/12/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(1/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina(9/29/2023)
RR
South Dakota(1/5/2024)
RR
Tennessee(10/8/2021)
RR
Texas(4/24/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(1/21/2020)
RR
Vermont(9/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(3/25/2023)
RR
Washington(1/2/2015)
RR
West Virginia(3/25/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(1/5/2024)
RR
Wyoming(1/5/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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, Executive Planning ConsultantCRD#: 104555Sunnyvale, CATRUST BUT VERIFY
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