Gerard Bessette
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
LOS ALTOS, CA
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CRD#: 6275024
Professional summary
Gerard Bessette, CFP®, who also goes by Gerard Philippe Bessette, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Los Altos, California and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Palo Alto, California.
Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Gerard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
As a Financial Consultant, I partner with clients to pursue their financial goals and help improve their investment strategy. This done in a three step process. 1st, I put a lot of time in really get to know you and the people that are most important your life. 2nd, I take everything I learned about you and your goals and stress test it. 3rd, we sit down and review that information together and establish a plan that we are both excited about.
Question & Answer
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gerard Philippe Bessette
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: 2022
Education
Golden Gate University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
2011
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
2007
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301RIA
CRD#: 104555
LOS ALTOS, CA
Current
April 3, 2019 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301BD
CRD#: 7784
Palo Alto, CA
Past
April 15, 2019 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
PALO ALTO, CA
Past
June 2, 2017 - April 1, 2019
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
CAMPBELL, CA
Past
June 2, 2017 - April 1, 2019
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
Campbell, CA
Past
June 2, 2017 - April 1, 2019
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
CAMPBELL, CA
Past
December 20, 2016 - April 28, 2017
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
REDWOOD SHORES, CA
Past
November 30, 2016 - April 28, 2017
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
REDWOOD SHORES, CA
Past
August 31, 2016 - September 1, 2016
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
October 16, 2014 - April 8, 2016
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
SAN MATEO, CA
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(9/19/2019)
RR
California(4/3/2019)
IAR
California(3/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/19/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(8/14/2023)
RR
Florida(4/3/2019)
RR
Georgia(1/3/2020)
RR
Hawaii(1/20/2021)
RR
Idaho(4/23/2020)
RR
Illinois(4/23/2020)
RR
Indiana(3/1/2024)
RR
Iowa(1/3/2020)
RR
Kansas(3/4/2022)
RR
Kentucky(4/3/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(9/19/2019)
RR
Michigan(9/18/2020)
RR
Missouri(12/15/2022)
RR
Nevada(4/3/2019)
RR
New Jersey(1/3/2020)
RR
New York(4/3/2019)
RR
North Carolina(2/12/2021)
RR
Ohio(4/3/2019)
RR
Oregon(4/3/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/3/2020)
RR
South Carolina(6/7/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/3/2025)
RR
Texas(4/20/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(3/27/2023)
RR
Virginia(9/19/2019)
RR
Washington(9/19/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(11/7/2023)
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#: 104555Los Altos, CATRUST BUT VERIFY
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