Vanessa G. Pocock
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
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CRD#: 5807489
Professional summary
Vanessa G. Pocock, CFP®, who also goes by Vanessa G Pocock, Vanessa Pocock, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Hermosa Beach, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Santa Monica, California.
Vanessa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Vanessa has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
As a Certified Financial Planner with over a decade of experience and a background as an attorney, I provide financial advice in all aspects of wealth management. You can rely on me to listen, take time to fully understand your objectives, and work with you to develop an effective strategy that makes sense now and for years to come. When I'm not helping my clients, my greatest joy comes from travel and being a mom to my amazing daughter and son.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Vanessa G Pocock | Vanessa Pocock
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Education
University of California, Davis
Juris Doctor (JD) - Law
2006
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Master of International Studies - International Relations
2003
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
2000
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5407RIA
CRD#: 104555
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Current
January 17, 2019 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5407BD
CRD#: 7784
Santa Monica, CA
Past
January 17, 2019 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past
September 26, 2016 - February 7, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
September 26, 2016 - February 7, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 20, 2011 - September 29, 2016
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past
April 13, 2011 - September 29, 2016
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past
August 9, 2010 - March 10, 2011
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 26, 2010 - March 10, 2011
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
CHICAGO, IL
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.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
Arizona(7/29/2022)
RR
Arkansas(8/8/2020)
RR
California(1/17/2019)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(11/16/2020)
RR
Connecticut(4/1/2022)
RR
Florida(8/8/2020)
RR
Hawaii(11/16/2020)
RR
Idaho(8/13/2021)
RR
Illinois(6/26/2020)
RR
Maine(4/3/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(6/4/2021)
RR
Michigan(9/18/2020)
RR
Minnesota(6/26/2020)
RR
Nevada(1/17/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(9/18/2020)
RR
New Jersey(11/29/2022)
RR
New Mexico(6/26/2020)
RR
New York(4/23/2020)
RR
North Carolina(3/12/2021)
RR
Ohio(6/28/2020)
RR
Oregon(1/17/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/12/2021)
RR
South Carolina(1/17/2019)
RR
Tennessee(9/18/2020)
RR
Texas(6/26/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Vermont(7/8/2022)
RR
Virginia(11/16/2023)
RR
Washington(1/17/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General 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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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Vice President, Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Hermosa Beach, CATRUST BUT VERIFY
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