Ryan J. Towner

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WAKE FOREST, NC

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CRD#: 5007287

Professional summary

Ryan Joseph Towner, CFP®, who also goes by Ryan J Towner, Ryan Joseph Towner, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Ryan has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ryan J Towner | Ryan Joseph Towner

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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 #3: 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WAKE FOREST, NC

Current

September 11, 2015 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709

CRD#: 7784

Durham, NC

Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

WAKE FOREST, NC

Past

September 25, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

DURHAM, NC

Past

April 28, 2015 - August 26, 2015

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

RALEIGH, NC

Past

September 13, 2006 - April 27, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

CARY, NC

Past

September 13, 2006 - April 27, 2015

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

September 13, 2006 - April 27, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

CARY, NC

Past

May 12, 2006 - August 4, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

RALEIGH, NC

Past

May 12, 2006 - August 4, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

RALEIGH, NC

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

North Carolina
(9/14/2015)

IAR

North Carolina
(3/31/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/30/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/11/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/28/2011

General Securities Principal 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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Ryan J. Towner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ryan Joseph Towner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

SCOTTRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/30/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/11/2006

Series 24

Date: 9/28/2011

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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