Daniel S. Kertz

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

SAN CARLOS, CA

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CRD#: 5963334

Professional summary

Daniel Steven Kertz, who also goes by Daniel Steven Kertz, Daniel S Kertz, Daniel Kertz, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in San Carlos, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Palo Alto, California.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Daniel has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Daniel Steven Kertz | Daniel S Kertz | Daniel Kertz

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Office #2: 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

RIA

CRD#: 104555

SAN CARLOS, CA

Current

November 19, 2021 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

CRD#: 7784

Palo Alto, CA

Past

December 8, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

SAN CARLOS, CA

Past

August 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

RIA

CRD#: 111167

SAN CARLOS, CA

Past

August 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021

AW SECURITIES

CRD#: 103747

FOLSOM, CA

Past

April 22, 2021 - June 11, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Palo Alto, CA

Past

April 22, 2021 - June 11, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Palo Alto, CA

Past

March 30, 2020 - April 20, 2021

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

SAN MATEO, CA

Past

November 14, 2019 - February 29, 2020

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 158667

PLEASANTON, CA

Past

November 14, 2019 - February 29, 2020

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 41527

DURHAM, NC

Past

September 20, 2017 - December 11, 2017

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

ST LOUIS, MO

Past

September 19, 2017 - December 11, 2017

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST LOUIS, MO

Past

November 10, 2015 - January 4, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

FOSTER CITY, CA

Past

November 17, 2011 - August 10, 2015

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 136865

MCLEAN, VA

Past

September 28, 2011 - August 10, 2015

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 45744

SAN FRANCISCO, 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".

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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.

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

Alabama
(11/19/2021)

Alaska
(11/19/2021)

Arizona
(11/19/2021)

Arkansas
(11/19/2021)

California
(11/19/2021)

IAR

California
(3/31/2025)

Colorado
(11/19/2021)

Connecticut
(11/19/2021)

Delaware
(11/19/2021)

District of Columbia
(11/19/2021)

Florida
(11/19/2021)

Georgia
(11/19/2021)

Hawaii
(11/19/2021)

Idaho
(11/19/2021)

Illinois
(11/19/2021)

Indiana
(11/19/2021)

Iowa
(11/19/2021)

Kansas
(11/19/2021)

Kentucky
(11/19/2021)

Louisiana
(11/19/2021)

Maine
(11/19/2021)

Maryland
(11/19/2021)

Massachusetts
(11/19/2021)

Michigan
(11/19/2021)

Minnesota
(11/19/2021)

Mississippi
(11/19/2021)

Missouri
(11/19/2021)

Montana
(11/19/2021)

Nebraska
(11/19/2021)

Nevada
(11/19/2021)

New Hampshire
(11/19/2021)

New Jersey
(11/19/2021)

New Mexico
(11/19/2021)

New York
(11/19/2021)

North Carolina
(11/19/2021)

North Dakota
(11/19/2021)

Ohio
(11/19/2021)

Oklahoma
(11/19/2021)

Oregon
(11/19/2021)

Pennsylvania
(11/19/2021)

Puerto Rico
(11/19/2021)

Rhode Island
(11/19/2021)

South Carolina
(11/19/2021)

South Dakota
(11/19/2021)

Tennessee
(11/19/2021)

Texas
(11/19/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Utah
(11/19/2021)

Vermont
(11/19/2021)

Virgin Islands
(11/19/2021)

Virginia
(11/19/2021)

Washington
(11/19/2021)

West Virginia
(11/19/2021)

Wisconsin
(11/19/2021)

Wyoming
(11/19/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/9/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/11/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/27/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)

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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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDELITY GO (12/5/2025)

FIDELITY STRATEGIC DISCIPLINES (11/10/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH SERVICES (9/10/2025)

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC (9/10/2025)

FIDELITY MANAGED FIDFOLIOS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS (3/31/2025)

FIDELITY PERSONALIZED PLANNING & ADVICE AT WORK (3/31/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report

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Daniel S. Kertz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Daniel Steven Kertz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

AW SECURITIES

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/9/2011

SIE

Date: 12/11/2017

Series 7

Date: 9/27/2011

FINRA

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

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