Mark Mcdonough

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

LA PALMA, CA

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CRD#: 4999634

Professional summary

Mark Mcdonough, CFP®, who also goes by Mark Franklin Mcdonough, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in La Palma, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Torrance, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mark Franklin Mcdonough

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 21701 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

RIA

CRD#: 104555

LA PALMA, CA

Current

July 28, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 21701 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

CRD#: 7784

Torrance, CA

Past

August 2, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

TORRANCE, CA

Past

July 18, 2011 - August 3, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

LONG BEACH, CA

Past

July 13, 2011 - August 3, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

LONG BEACH, CA

Past

May 6, 2010 - December 31, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

May 5, 2010 - December 31, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

January 11, 2010 - April 30, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

January 11, 2010 - April 30, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

August 6, 2008 - December 24, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10582

SPARKS, NV

Past

July 31, 2008 - December 24, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

SPARKS, NV

Past

December 6, 2005 - July 16, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

SEAL BEACH, CA

Past

December 2, 2005 - July 16, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

SEAL BEACH, 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

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.

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

Arizona
(3/2/2024)

California
(7/28/2021)

IAR

California
(3/31/2025)

Colorado
(1/4/2024)

Florida
(11/9/2023)

Georgia
(3/2/2024)

Hawaii
(7/1/2025)

Maine
(7/30/2024)

Massachusetts
(2/25/2025)

Nevada
(1/4/2024)

New York
(9/29/2023)

North Carolina
(6/13/2025)

Ohio
(3/4/2024)

Pennsylvania
(11/1/2023)

South Carolina
(8/27/2024)

Tennessee
(3/2/2024)

Texas
(10/21/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Washington
(5/8/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/5/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 11/17/2006

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/18/2005

General Securities 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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Mark Mcdonough

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Mcdonough's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/5/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 11/17/2006

Series 7

Date: 10/18/2005

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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