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Ivan B. Surmik

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
DURHAM, NC
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CRD#: 5460057
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Professional summary

Ivan Brendan Surmik, who also goes by Brendan Ali, Brendan Surmik, IVan Brendan Surmik, Ivan Surmik, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Durham, North Carolina and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Ivan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ivan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Brendan Ali | Brendan Surmik | Ivan Brendan Surmik | Ivan Surmik

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®
None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709
RIA
CRD#: 104555
DURHAM, NC
Current

January 30, 2023 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 16090 Swingley Ridge Rd Suite 100 - 300, Chesterfield, MO 63017-2064
BD
CRD#: 7784
Chesterfield, MO
Past

May 16, 2023 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
DURHAM, NC
Past

July 30, 2021 - December 16, 2022

ALLY INVEST ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 170301
Wake Forest, NC
Past

January 12, 2021 - December 16, 2022

ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136131
Charlotte, NC
Past

March 1, 2017 - August 16, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

February 2, 2017 - August 16, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

December 20, 2007 - May 30, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(3/31/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/22/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/4/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/2/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/19/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/9/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 2/20/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/18/2021
General Securities Principal 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#: 104555Durham, NC

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