Chad A. Defife
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
LEWIS CENTER, OH
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CRD#: 5924467
Professional summary
Chad A. Defife, who also goes by Chad Austin Defife Mr., Chad Austin Defife, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Lewis Center, Ohio and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.
Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I work hard everyday with clients and their families to assist them with creating a plan for their financial future. I strive to understand my clients as unique individuals. By doing so, I am best able to match their particular preferences and goals with a plan that is easy to articulate, execute, and maintain.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chad Austin Defife Mr. | Chad Austin Defife
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications
2008
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 1324 Polaris Pkwy Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, OH 43240Office #3: 470 Old Worthington Road Suite 200, Westerville, OH 43082RIA
CRD#: 104555
LEWIS CENTER, OH
Current
August 2, 2011 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 1324 Polaris Pkwy Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, OH 43240Office #2: 470 Old Worthington Road Suite 200, Westerville, OH 43082BD
CRD#: 7784
Columbus, OH
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
LEWIS CENTER, OH
Past
May 2, 2012 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
COLUMBUS, OH
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
Alabama(3/31/2022)
RR
Arizona(3/1/2024)
RR
California(8/8/2020)
RR
Colorado(4/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(4/8/2025)
RR
Florida(4/9/2021)
RR
Georgia(1/4/2024)
RR
Idaho(4/9/2021)
RR
Illinois(10/8/2021)
RR
Kentucky(4/9/2021)
IAR
Kentucky(3/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(6/7/2024)
RR
Michigan(8/13/2021)
RR
New Mexico(12/14/2022)
RR
New York(3/4/2022)
RR
North Carolina(4/9/2021)
RR
Ohio(8/9/2011)
IAR
Ohio(3/31/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/9/2021)
RR
South Carolina(12/14/2022)
RR
Texas(6/4/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Virginia(8/13/2021)
RR
Washington(3/1/2024)
RR
West Virginia(8/16/2011)
RR
Wisconsin(9/29/2023)
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#: 104555Lewis Center, OHTRUST BUT VERIFY
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