John F. Shea
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
MERRIMAC, MA
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CRD#: 5914972
Professional summary
John Francis Shea, who also goes by John Francis Shea, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Merrimac, Massachusetts and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I help my clients create personalized financial strategies for retirement, investment, tax management, college savings, risk management and estate planning. I begin by fully understanding my clients goals and aspirations, encouraging them to think outside the investment box and focusing on other key areas of their financial lives. I strive to help all my clients achieve financial security and comfort, leaving them to living a balanced and rewarding life.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John Francis Shea
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications & Finance
2010
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 200 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139RIA
CRD#: 104555
MERRIMAC, MA
Current
October 17, 2017 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 200 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139BD
CRD#: 7784
Cambridge, MA
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 31, 2017 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
BURLINGTON, MA
Past
April 4, 2014 - October 6, 2017
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past
February 20, 2013 - March 25, 2014
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
MERRIMACK, NH
Past
July 4, 2011 - March 24, 2014
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH
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(5/3/2024)
RR
California(11/26/2018)
RR
Colorado(3/4/2022)
RR
Connecticut(9/26/2019)
RR
Delaware(5/3/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(11/26/2018)
RR
Florida(10/17/2017)
RR
Georgia(7/8/2022)
RR
Hawaii(3/1/2024)
RR
Illinois(9/26/2019)
RR
Maine(10/17/2017)
RR
Maryland(1/3/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(10/17/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/31/2025)
RR
Michigan(11/26/2018)
RR
Minnesota(5/3/2024)
RR
Montana(5/3/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(10/17/2017)
RR
New Jersey(4/10/2020)
RR
New Mexico(11/26/2018)
RR
New York(1/5/2018)
RR
North Carolina(1/23/2020)
RR
Ohio(7/31/2025)
RR
Oregon(1/3/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/26/2018)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/12/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(7/8/2022)
RR
South Carolina(5/3/2024)
RR
Tennessee(5/6/2022)
RR
Texas(11/26/2018)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(5/3/2024)
RR
Vermont(10/17/2017)
RR
Virginia(11/16/2020)
RR
Washington(10/8/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(9/26/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
Financial ConsultantCRD#: 104555Merrimac, MATRUST BUT VERIFY
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