Samuel S. Rutherford
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
LAKE ELMO, MN
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CRD#: 5877159
Professional summary
Samuel S Rutherford, CFP®, who also goes by Samuel S Rutherford, Samuel Rutherford, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Samuel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I have chosen to join Fidelity because I believe in their mission - to put the client first. As a Certified Financial Planner I will work you to identify your goals, track your progress, and discuss options to help you reach retirement with dignity.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Samuel S Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Education
Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Finance - Business Administration
2006
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 8342 3rd Street N, Oakdale, MN 55128-5439RIA
CRD#: 104555
LAKE ELMO, MN
Current
March 7, 2022 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 8342 3rd Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128BD
CRD#: 7784
Oakdale, MN
Past
April 4, 2022 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
OAKDALE, MN
Past
August 6, 2014 - February 14, 2022
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
LAKE ELMO, MN
Past
April 8, 2013 - July 25, 2014
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
April 8, 2013 - July 25, 2014
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 1, 2011 - March 20, 2012
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
FOREST LAKE, MN
Past
February 11, 2011 - March 20, 2012
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
FOREST LAKE, MN
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(3/15/2022)
RR
California(3/15/2022)
RR
Colorado(3/15/2022)
RR
Connecticut(3/15/2022)
RR
Florida(3/15/2022)
RR
Georgia(3/15/2022)
RR
Hawaii(3/15/2022)
RR
Illinois(3/15/2022)
RR
Indiana(10/31/2025)
RR
Iowa(3/15/2022)
RR
Kansas(3/15/2022)
RR
Kentucky(3/15/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(3/15/2022)
RR
Michigan(3/15/2022)
RR
Minnesota(3/7/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(3/31/2025)
RR
Missouri(3/15/2022)
RR
Montana(3/15/2022)
RR
Nebraska(3/15/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(3/15/2022)
RR
New Mexico(3/15/2022)
RR
New York(3/15/2022)
RR
North Carolina(3/15/2022)
RR
North Dakota(3/15/2022)
RR
Ohio(3/16/2022)
RR
Oregon(3/15/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/15/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(9/9/2022)
RR
South Carolina(3/15/2022)
RR
South Dakota(3/15/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/15/2022)
RR
Texas(3/15/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(3/15/2022)
RR
Virginia(9/9/2022)
RR
Washington(3/15/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(3/15/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Lake Elmo, MNTRUST BUT VERIFY
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