Stephen Williams
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
JENISON, MI
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CRD#: 6719718
Professional summary
Stephen Williams, who also goes by Stephen Joseph Williams, Stephen Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Jenison, Michigan and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I work with clients to develop a clear understanding of their goals, risk tolerance, and expectations - to get to know them as individuals - working to build a customized financial plan with clients ranging from young families to retired professionals.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Joseph Williams | Stephen Williams
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Western Michigan University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
2017
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
2012
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 3480 28th Street Se The Corner Shops At Woodland, Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1602RIA
CRD#: 104555
JENISON, MI
Current
December 21, 2021 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 3480 28th Street Se The Corner Shops At Woodland, Grand Rapids, MI 49512BD
CRD#: 7784
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
January 26, 2022 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
November 9, 2017 - January 20, 2022
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110826
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
March 28, 2017 - January 20, 2022
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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(12/21/2021)
RR
California(3/25/2025)
RR
Florida(9/9/2022)
RR
Idaho(10/18/2023)
RR
Illinois(9/14/2022)
RR
Indiana(9/9/2022)
RR
Kentucky(12/21/2021)
RR
Michigan(12/21/2021)
IAR
Michigan(3/31/2025)
RR
Missouri(12/21/2021)
RR
North Carolina(3/28/2023)
RR
Ohio(9/9/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/18/2024)
RR
South Carolina(7/19/2024)
RR
South Dakota(2/13/2023)
RR
Texas(9/20/2023)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(12/21/2021)
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#: 104555Jenison, MITRUST BUT VERIFY
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