Matthew B. Hermes
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
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CRD#: 5451121
Professional summary
Matthew B Hermes, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Friendswood, Texas and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Friendswood, Texas.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
For over a decade I have worked closely with local individuals, families and business owners. It's important to me to build a relationship with my clients as if they were family. I begin the conversation by answering any questions, along with asking questions of my own to better understand client's goals. Together, we will partner to build a comprehensive and detailed financial plan and investment strategy to help work toward those goals.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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: 2015
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
2007
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 18710 Gulf Freeway Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, TX 77546-2716RIA
CRD#: 104555
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Current
June 29, 2009 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: Baybrook Mall 18710 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX 77546BD
CRD#: 7784
Friendswood, TX
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Past
September 14, 2010 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
WEBSTER, TX
Past
November 11, 2008 - February 17, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
October 23, 2008 - February 17, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
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
Alaska(5/11/2017)
RR
Arizona(9/11/2019)
RR
Arkansas(9/11/2019)
RR
California(10/4/2019)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2012)
RR
Florida(4/17/2014)
RR
Georgia(8/8/2020)
RR
Hawaii(5/17/2022)
RR
Indiana(3/4/2022)
RR
Iowa(9/11/2019)
RR
Kansas(1/3/2012)
RR
Louisiana(1/4/2010)
RR
Michigan(9/29/2023)
RR
Minnesota(7/8/2022)
RR
Mississippi(9/9/2022)
RR
Montana(1/6/2023)
RR
Nebraska(3/2/2024)
RR
Nevada(9/11/2019)
RR
New Jersey(2/26/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/11/2019)
RR
New York(9/11/2019)
RR
North Carolina(9/11/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(3/4/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/6/2023)
RR
Tennessee(10/9/2020)
RR
Texas(6/29/2009)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Virginia(6/9/2015)
RR
Washington(5/3/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(8/13/2021)
RR
Wyoming(9/29/2023)
Exams
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#: 104555Friendswood, TXTRUST BUT VERIFY
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