Francis D. Depiano

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant

SPRING CITY, PA

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CRD#: 5592875

Professional summary

Francis Duncan Depiano, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Spring City, Pennsylvania and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Exton, Pennsylvania.

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

Biography

As a Certified Financial Planner, I partner with individuals and families to develop a financial plan that aligns to their unique needs and goals. I have a true passion for helping people and Fidelity provides the resources, technology and a trusted platform that aligns with my core beliefs and values of being transparent and always putting the client first.

Question & Answer

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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: 2019

CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Education

Saint Joseph's University

Master of Science in Financial Planning and Services - Finance

2018

Temple University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Kinesiology

2008

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 300 Main Street, Exton, PA 19341

RIA

CRD#: 104555

SPRING CITY, PA

Current

August 13, 2020 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 300 Main Street, Exton, PA 19341

CRD#: 7784

Exton, PA

Past

August 18, 2020 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Past

February 24, 2015 - August 11, 2020

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA

CRD#: 105146

OAKS, PA

Past

February 24, 2015 - August 11, 2020

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

CRD#: 10690

OAKS, PA

Past

May 17, 2011 - January 2, 2015

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

RIA

CRD#: 111743

BERWYN, PA

Past

September 25, 2008 - January 2, 2015

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 38123

BERWYN, PA

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

Delaware
(8/13/2020)

Florida
(3/12/2021)

Maryland
(6/4/2021)

Massachusetts
(8/13/2021)

Mississippi
(10/8/2021)

New Jersey
(8/13/2020)

New York
(2/12/2021)

North Carolina
(8/13/2021)

Pennsylvania
(8/13/2020)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(3/31/2025)

South Carolina
(8/13/2021)

Tennessee
(3/25/2023)

Texas
(9/27/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/9/2011

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: 9/24/2008

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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Contact information

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Francis D. Depiano

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Francis Duncan Depiano's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Saint Joseph's University

Temple University

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/9/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/24/2008

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

Company Information

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