QZ
Qian Zhao
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
SAN JOSE, CA
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CRD#: 5683802
QZ
Professional summary
Qian Zhao, who also goes by Chien Zhao, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in San Jose, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Los Gatos, California.
Qian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Qian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chien Zhao
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 434 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030-5321RIA
CRD#: 104555
SAN JOSE, CA
Current
June 30, 2021 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 434 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030-5321BD
CRD#: 7784
Los Gatos, CA
Past
July 26, 2021 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
LOS GATOS, CA
Past
February 23, 2021 - May 24, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
February 23, 2021 - May 24, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
November 8, 2019 - January 28, 2021
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
SANTA CLARA, CA
Past
October 17, 2019 - January 28, 2021
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
SANTA CLARA, CA
Past
October 10, 2013 - May 9, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN LEANDRO, CA
Past
October 10, 2013 - May 9, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN LEANDRO, CA
Past
January 3, 2011 - February 24, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CUPERTINO, CA
Past
January 3, 2011 - February 24, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CUPERTINO, CA
Past
September 14, 2009 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10582
FREMONT, CA
Past
August 28, 2009 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
FREMONT, CA
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(1/7/2022)
RR
Arizona(1/7/2022)
RR
Arkansas(1/7/2022)
RR
California(6/30/2021)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/7/2022)
RR
Connecticut(1/7/2022)
RR
Delaware(1/7/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(1/7/2022)
RR
Florida(1/7/2022)
RR
Georgia(1/7/2022)
RR
Hawaii(1/7/2022)
RR
Idaho(1/7/2022)
RR
Illinois(1/7/2022)
RR
Indiana(1/7/2022)
RR
Kentucky(1/7/2022)
RR
Louisiana(1/7/2022)
RR
Maryland(1/7/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(1/7/2022)
RR
Michigan(1/7/2022)
RR
Minnesota(1/7/2022)
RR
Missouri(1/7/2022)
RR
Montana(1/7/2022)
RR
Nebraska(1/7/2022)
RR
Nevada(1/7/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(1/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey(1/7/2022)
RR
New Mexico(1/7/2022)
RR
New York(1/7/2022)
RR
North Carolina(1/7/2022)
RR
Ohio(1/8/2022)
RR
Oregon(1/7/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/7/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/7/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(1/7/2022)
RR
Tennessee(1/7/2022)
RR
Texas(1/7/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(1/7/2022)
RR
Vermont(1/7/2022)
RR
Virgin Islands(1/7/2022)
RR
Virginia(1/7/2022)
RR
Washington(1/7/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(1/7/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/17/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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