Carlsbad, CA Office

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Firm-wide stats for Fidelity

Total advisors

17,137

Across 1,881 offices

Clients per advisor

140 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$234,793 Very Low

HNW client ratio

31% High

About

Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, an IRS‑qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. Its services include discretionary portfolio management, non‑discretionary advisory work, fund advisory (including multi‑manager and fund‑of‑funds structures), management and consulting, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

The firm’s investment process blends proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction; model portfolios are constructed from an investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long‑term asset allocation benchmarks. Strategic Advisers may delegate day‑to‑day management to affiliated or unaffiliated sub‑advisers, applies oversight controls, and evaluates share classes and allocations with the stated aim of addressing related conflicts of interest.

Distinctive features noted in the brochure include Strategic Advisers’ registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and membership in the NFA, and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds—activities that are less common among large institutional peers. The brochure also highlights its role in constructing and delivering model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser, its documented use of algorithmic methods and AI/LLMs in research, and established proxy‑voting and governance procedures for the funds it advises.

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Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management

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Location

Carlsbad CA

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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James F

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

James Fields is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including TD Ameritrade, Merrill, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple investment companies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Jeffrey L

CFP®, Series 66, Series 63

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

Jeffrey Lung is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Fidelity Investments. His career includes roles at several firms such as Mercer Global Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its management of multiple registered investment companies, use of AI-driven research methods, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Charles G

Series 66, Series 63

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

Charles Grindstaff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank, JP Morgan/Chase, and Bank of America. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, employing systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Shayne G

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

Shayne Gabris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various asset classes.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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John C

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

John Choi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, East West Bank, and National Planning Corporation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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