Bradley J. Surman

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Wealth Planner

TROY, MI

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CRD#: 5503004

Professional summary

Bradley James Surman, CFP®, who also goes by Bradley James Surman, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Troy, Michigan and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Troy, Michigan.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Bradley has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography

Every family has a story, and it is my job to understand it. I work with wealthy individuals and families to co-create long term plans, and I educate them to avoid common financial mistakes. I believe that pursuing financial goals relies on: planning, honesty, education, collaboration, and diligence. My process has been tailored to incorporate these core principles.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Insurance Planning

Employee and Employer Plan Ben...

Retirement Income Management

Tax Planning

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Life Transitions

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

Investment Planning

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bradley James Surman

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2016

Education

University of Detroit Mercy

Master of Arts - Financial Economics

2009

Walsh College of Accountacy & Bus

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

2007

Macomb Community College

Associate of Applied Business - Business

2004

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

TROY, MI

Current

May 24, 2013 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 778 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084

CRD#: 7784

Troy, MI

Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

TROY, MI

Past

June 19, 2013 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

TROY, MI

Past

September 22, 2011 - April 30, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

MACOMB, MI

Past

September 22, 2011 - April 30, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

MACOMB, MI

Past

May 21, 2010 - September 2, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

November 27, 2009 - September 2, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

October 23, 2009 - November 6, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

TROY, MI

Past

October 24, 2008 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

TROY, MI

Past

March 18, 2008 - October 24, 2008

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20373

TROY, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Arizona
(4/29/2024)

California
(1/3/2020)

Colorado
(10/4/2021)

Connecticut
(8/13/2021)

District of Columbia
(1/6/2023)

Florida
(4/18/2019)

Georgia
(3/4/2022)

Illinois
(1/3/2020)

Indiana
(6/23/2020)

Kansas
(5/12/2021)

Massachusetts
(1/6/2023)

Michigan
(5/24/2013)

IAR

Michigan
(3/31/2025)

Montana
(9/29/2023)

Nebraska
(1/4/2025)

New Jersey
(3/2/2024)

New York
(1/3/2020)

North Carolina
(3/25/2023)

Ohio
(3/4/2024)

Pennsylvania
(8/14/2017)

South Carolina
(2/12/2021)

Tennessee
(10/20/2025)

Texas
(8/5/2020)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Virginia
(10/9/2020)

Washington
(4/18/2019)

Wisconsin
(1/3/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/18/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/28/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 3/4/2010

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/23/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/17/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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)

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 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	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Bradley J. Surman

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bradley James Surman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

University of Detroit Mercy

Walsh College of Accountacy & Bus

Macomb Community College

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/18/2010

Series 63

Date: 3/28/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 3/4/2010

Series 7

Date: 12/23/2009

Series 6

Date: 3/17/2008

FINRA

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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