Kevin Gelso
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Financial Consultant
OSWEGO, IL
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CRD#: 7146598
Professional summary
Kevin Gelso, who also goes by Kevin Spencer Gelso, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Oswego, Illinois and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Kevin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Biography
No matter what job I've held, I have been in the business of helping people. As an Investment Consultant with Fidelity, I can help you work towards your financial goals through proper planning and guidance. I will work hard to earn your trust as no relationship is complete without it. I look forward to using the full resources of Fidelity to helping you reach for your dream.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kevin Spencer Gelso
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 1415 W 22nd St Oak Brook Reg Twr Stes 100 & 90, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8416RIA
CRD#: 104555
OSWEGO, IL
Current
February 3, 2022 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: Oak Brook Reg Twr 1415 W 22nd St Stes 100 & 900, Oak Brook, IL 60523BD
CRD#: 7784
Oak Brook, IL
Past
February 28, 2022 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
OAK BROOK, IL
Past
September 3, 2019 - September 23, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
LOMBARD, IL
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(7/15/2022)
RR
Arkansas(5/10/2023)
RR
California(6/19/2024)
RR
Colorado(3/2/2024)
RR
Florida(7/15/2022)
RR
Illinois(2/3/2022)
IAR
Illinois(3/31/2025)
RR
Indiana(4/22/2022)
RR
Kansas(4/21/2023)
RR
Maryland(7/22/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(5/18/2022)
RR
Michigan(9/29/2023)
RR
Minnesota(7/19/2024)
RR
Mississippi(2/15/2023)
RR
Missouri(4/21/2023)
RR
Nevada(3/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey(7/19/2024)
RR
New York(5/19/2023)
RR
Ohio(3/29/2022)
RR
Oregon(3/30/2023)
RR
Tennessee(5/22/2024)
RR
Texas(7/15/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(4/22/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/3/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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#: 104555Oswego, ILTRUST BUT VERIFY
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