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Tim Chu

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
LA HABRA, CA
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CRD#: 5238129
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Professional summary

Tim Chu, CFP®, who also goes by Tim F. Chu, Tim Feng Shang Chu, Tim F Chu, Tim Chu, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in La Habra, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Irvine, California.

Tim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Tim has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7TO, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Tim F. Chu | Tim Feng Shang Chu | Tim F Chu | Tim Chu

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 2211 Michelson Drive Suites 100, & 120, Irvine, CA 92612Office #3: 815 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821-5765
RIA
CRD#: 104555
LA HABRA, CA
Current

August 23, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2211 Michelson Drive Suites 100 120, Irvine, CA, 92612Office #2: 815 East Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
BD
CRD#: 7784
Irvine, CA
Past

August 25, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

June 10, 2020 - July 10, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

June 9, 2020 - July 10, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - February 5, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - February 5, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

February 11, 2009 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
ORANGE, CA
Past

February 11, 2009 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
ORANGE, CA
Past

September 22, 2008 - January 30, 2009

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA
Past

May 17, 2007 - March 6, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

November 13, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

November 13, 2006 - March 6, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Arizona
(8/23/2021)
RR
California
(8/23/2021)
IAR
California
(3/31/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(2/12/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2021)
RR
Illinois
(2/12/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/12/2025)
RR
Nevada
(8/23/2021)
RR
New York
(8/23/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/5/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/4/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/9/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/27/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/18/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/10/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
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)

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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 Accounts2,486,631
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,067,664,605,590

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2025
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555La Habra, CA

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