Michael A. Applegate
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
VILLA HILLS, KY
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CRD#: 5139013
Professional summary
Michael Adam Applegate, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Adam Applegate, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Villa Hills, Kentucky and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
As your dedicated advisor, I will partner with you to understand the comprehensive nature of your financial objectives. Families enjoy working with me for my 18 years of experience in understanding the capital markets, planning experience, and the partnership together in order to hand-craft a plan that is customized to meet your unique and ever-changing needs. My approach to financial planning centers around forming strong relationships with families based on trust, reliability and competency.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Adam Applegate
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
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Finance
2005
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 3805 Edwards Rd Rookwood Tower Ste 110 & Ste 600, Cincinnati, OH 45209-1900RIA
CRD#: 104555
VILLA HILLS, KY
Current
July 7, 2006 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 3805 Edwards Rd Rookwood Tower Ste 110 & Ste 600, Cincinnati, OH 45209BD
CRD#: 7784
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
October 16, 2008 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
CINCINNATI, OH
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(11/20/2019)
RR
Arizona(11/20/2019)
RR
Arkansas(3/4/2022)
RR
California(8/15/2017)
RR
Colorado(11/20/2019)
RR
Delaware(5/19/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(4/23/2020)
RR
Florida(7/7/2006)
RR
Georgia(5/24/2018)
RR
Illinois(1/5/2018)
RR
Indiana(7/10/2006)
RR
Kentucky(7/10/2006)
IAR
Kentucky(3/31/2025)
RR
Louisiana(11/20/2019)
RR
Maine(10/9/2020)
RR
Maryland(4/23/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(5/3/2024)
RR
Michigan(9/9/2019)
RR
Minnesota(6/17/2020)
RR
Nebraska(7/20/2023)
RR
Nevada(8/8/2020)
RR
New Jersey(1/5/2018)
RR
New Mexico(1/5/2018)
RR
New York(4/23/2020)
RR
North Carolina(9/9/2019)
RR
Ohio(7/7/2006)
IAR
Ohio(3/31/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(4/23/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/8/2020)
RR
South Carolina(7/10/2006)
RR
South Dakota(6/28/2022)
RR
Tennessee(7/10/2006)
RR
Texas(7/10/2006)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Vermont(10/8/2021)
RR
Virginia(4/23/2020)
RR
Washington(4/23/2020)
RR
West Virginia(7/10/2006)
RR
Wisconsin(4/23/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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, Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Villa Hills, KYTRUST BUT VERIFY
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