Karim Youssef
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Financial Consultant
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
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CRD#: 5973607
Professional summary
Karim Youssef, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Manhattan Beach, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Torrance, California.
Karim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Karim has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
Biography
I personally believe that there are many good advisers and firms in the marketplace today, The difference is trust. I strive on building long lasting trusting relationships where I help clients create and work towards their own customized financial objectives.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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Education
University of New Brunswick
Bachelors of Business Administration - Business
2004
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 21701 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503RIA
CRD#: 104555
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Current
September 14, 2012 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 21701 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503BD
CRD#: 7784
Torrance, CA
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
SEAL BEACH, CA
Past
November 12, 2012 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
November 14, 2011 - August 21, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
VIENNA, VA
Past
October 20, 2011 - August 21, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
VIENNA, VA
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
California(1/2/2015)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2019)
RR
Texas(1/4/2019)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(8/13/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 104555Manhattan Beach, CATRUST BUT VERIFY
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