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Brandan Kools
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CORTEZ, FL
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CRD#: 6528650
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Professional summary
Brandan Kools, CFP®, who also goes by Brandan Hardie Duchateau, Brandan Elizabeth Hardie, Brandan E Kools, Brandan Elizabeth Kools, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Cortez, Florida and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Brandan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Brandan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brandan Hardie Duchateau | Brandan Elizabeth Hardie | Brandan E Kools | Brandan Elizabeth Kools
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
CORTEZ, FL
Current
May 25, 2021 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 4601 Touchton Rd East, Bldg 400, Jacksonville, FL 32246BD
CRD#: 7784
Jacksonville, FL
Past
June 17, 2021 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
October 7, 2015 - April 23, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Sarasota, FL
Past
September 10, 2015 - April 23, 2021
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Sarasota, FL
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".
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(5/25/2021)
RR
Alaska(5/25/2021)
RR
Arizona(5/25/2021)
RR
Arkansas(5/25/2021)
RR
California(5/25/2021)
RR
Colorado(5/25/2021)
RR
Connecticut(5/25/2021)
RR
Delaware(5/25/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(5/25/2021)
RR
Florida(5/25/2021)
IAR
Florida(3/31/2025)
RR
Georgia(5/25/2021)
RR
Hawaii(5/25/2021)
RR
Idaho(5/25/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/25/2021)
RR
Indiana(5/25/2021)
RR
Iowa(5/25/2021)
RR
Kansas(5/25/2021)
RR
Kentucky(5/25/2021)
RR
Louisiana(5/25/2021)
RR
Maine(5/25/2021)
RR
Maryland(5/25/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(5/25/2021)
RR
Michigan(5/25/2021)
RR
Minnesota(5/25/2021)
RR
Mississippi(5/25/2021)
RR
Missouri(5/25/2021)
RR
Montana(5/25/2021)
RR
Nebraska(5/25/2021)
RR
Nevada(5/25/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(5/25/2021)
RR
New Jersey(5/25/2021)
RR
New Mexico(5/25/2021)
RR
New York(5/25/2021)
RR
North Carolina(5/25/2021)
RR
North Dakota(5/25/2021)
RR
Ohio(5/25/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(5/25/2021)
RR
Oregon(5/25/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/25/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico(5/25/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(5/25/2021)
RR
South Carolina(5/25/2021)
RR
South Dakota(5/25/2021)
RR
Tennessee(5/25/2021)
RR
Texas(5/25/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(5/25/2021)
RR
Vermont(5/25/2021)
RR
Virginia(5/25/2021)
RR
Washington(5/25/2021)
RR
West Virginia(5/25/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(5/25/2021)
RR
Wyoming(5/25/2021)
Exams
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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