Santa Barbara, CA Office
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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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Santa Barbara CA
Advisors at this office
3
Advisors at this office
Michelle Q
Series 63, Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Fidelity
Michelle Quinn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Scottrade, Inc., and Fidelity Investments. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.
Brendan P
Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Fidelity
Brendan Pease is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments beginning in 2024, and was a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2022 to 2024. Brendan specializes in financial planning with a client-first approach, focusing on individual goals, investments, retirement planning, and financial milestones. He prioritizes open communication to help clients make informed decisions and pursue long-term financial success. Brendan holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to advise clients on insurance-related matters within the state. Outside of his professional work, Brendan has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, football, music, and snowboarding.
Thomas H
Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Fidelity
Thomas Huerta is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to create personalized financial plans and emphasizes building trust through consistent and flexible planning. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, serving as Executive Planning Consultant since 2022, Director and Retirement Planner from 2016 to 2022, and Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2015. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management from 2009 to 2011 and as a Consulting Group Analyst at Citi Family Office from 2008 to 2009. Thomas holds a California Insurance License.
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