James Gerson
STRATEGIC ADVISERS | Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant
ST PETERSBURG, FL
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CRD#: 5372203
Professional summary
James Gerson, CFP®, who also goes by James B Gerson, James Barker Gerson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in St Petersburg, Florida and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Towson, Maryland.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Biography
Positive. Sincere. Diligent. These words describe the qualities I aim for in every interaction with my clients. Financial plans are not one size fits all: we all have unique experiences, values and goals. By actively listening and asking the right questions I hope to gain an understanding of my clients and their aspirations for the future. From there, we work collaboratively to build a financial plan with clear and measurable objectives and the flexibility to make necessary changes over time.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James B Gerson | James Barker Gerson
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Education
Bowdoin College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Government and Legal Studies, Asian Studies
2007
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Current
March 16, 2011 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 610 York Road, Towson, MD 21204BD
CRD#: 7784
Towson, MD
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
TOWSON, MD
Past
February 26, 2013 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 27, 2009 - March 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 20, 2009 - March 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 2, 2007 - December 22, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 6, 2007 - December 22, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
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(3/25/2023)
RR
Arizona(11/18/2019)
RR
Arkansas(3/25/2023)
RR
California(3/11/2013)
RR
Colorado(11/14/2017)
RR
Connecticut(3/16/2011)
RR
Delaware(11/14/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(2/1/2012)
RR
Florida(3/16/2011)
IAR
Florida(3/31/2025)
RR
Georgia(1/5/2016)
RR
Hawaii(3/2/2024)
RR
Idaho(3/2/2024)
RR
Illinois(11/14/2017)
RR
Indiana(11/14/2017)
RR
Iowa(11/14/2017)
RR
Kansas(7/8/2022)
RR
Kentucky(3/2/2024)
RR
Louisiana(7/8/2022)
RR
Maine(2/12/2021)
RR
Maryland(2/1/2012)
RR
Massachusetts(2/1/2012)
RR
Michigan(11/14/2017)
RR
Minnesota(11/14/2017)
RR
Mississippi(11/18/2019)
RR
Missouri(8/8/2020)
RR
Montana(7/8/2022)
RR
Nebraska(11/14/2017)
RR
Nevada(11/14/2017)
RR
New Hampshire(11/14/2017)
RR
New Jersey(3/16/2011)
RR
New Mexico(11/18/2019)
RR
New York(3/16/2011)
RR
North Carolina(11/15/2017)
RR
Ohio(11/15/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(7/8/2022)
RR
Oregon(10/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/16/2011)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/25/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(11/14/2017)
RR
South Carolina(11/18/2019)
RR
Tennessee(1/24/2020)
RR
Texas(2/1/2012)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(11/14/2017)
RR
Vermont(10/8/2021)
RR
Virginia(2/1/2012)
RR
Washington(11/14/2017)
RR
West Virginia(3/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(4/23/2020)
RR
Wyoming(3/25/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)PREMIUM
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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#: 104555St Petersburg, FLTRUST BUT VERIFY
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