Howard R. Jacobs

STRATEGIC ADVISERS

INDIAN LAND, SC

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CRD#: 5580557

Professional summary

Howard Rivers Jacobs III, CFP®, who also goes by Howard Jacobs, Skip Jacobs, Howard R Jacobs III, Howard Rivers Jacobs III, Howard Rivers Jacobs, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Indian Land, South Carolina and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Howard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Howard Jacobs | Skip Jacobs | Howard R Jacobs Iii | Howard Rivers Jacobs Iii | Howard Rivers Jacobs

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

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: 2022

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

INDIAN LAND, SC

Current

July 29, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4601 Touchton Rd East, Bldg 400, Jacksonville, FL 32246

CRD#: 7784

Jacksonville, FL

Past

August 23, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 6363

CHARLOTTE, NC

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".

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

Alabama
(8/9/2021)

Alaska
(8/9/2021)

Arizona
(8/5/2021)

Arkansas
(8/5/2021)

California
(7/30/2021)

Colorado
(8/5/2021)

Connecticut
(7/30/2021)

Delaware
(8/4/2021)

District of Columbia
(7/30/2021)

Florida
(8/24/2021)

Georgia
(7/30/2021)

Hawaii
(8/4/2021)

Idaho
(7/30/2021)

Illinois
(8/6/2021)

Indiana
(8/6/2021)

Iowa
(7/29/2021)

Kansas
(7/30/2021)

Kentucky
(8/5/2021)

Louisiana
(8/6/2021)

Maine
(8/2/2021)

Maryland
(8/3/2021)

Massachusetts
(7/30/2021)

Michigan
(8/2/2021)

Minnesota
(8/5/2021)

Mississippi
(8/4/2021)

Missouri
(7/29/2021)

Montana
(8/6/2021)

Nebraska
(8/5/2021)

Nevada
(8/11/2021)

New Hampshire
(8/2/2021)

New Jersey
(7/30/2021)

New Mexico
(8/5/2021)

New York
(8/24/2021)

North Carolina
(8/2/2021)

North Dakota
(8/10/2021)

Ohio
(7/30/2021)

Oklahoma
(8/4/2021)

Oregon
(8/9/2021)

Pennsylvania
(7/30/2021)

Puerto Rico
(8/4/2021)

Rhode Island
(8/5/2021)

South Carolina
(8/4/2021)

IAR

South Carolina
(3/31/2025)

South Dakota
(8/18/2021)

Tennessee
(8/5/2021)

Texas
(8/9/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Utah
(7/30/2021)

Vermont
(8/4/2021)

Virginia
(7/31/2021)

Washington
(8/5/2021)

West Virginia
(8/23/2021)

Wisconsin
(7/29/2021)

Wyoming
(8/9/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2015

General Securities 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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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2015

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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STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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