Equitable Advisors
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in Downingtown
26yrs
Daniel McCarthy
Financial advisor at Strategic Advisers
Daniel McCarthy is a fiduciary financial advisor in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, with 26 years in the industry. Daniel joined Strategic Advisers in 2025, after seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 31 advisors with offices in Downingtown, and one of 27 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience at Strategic Advisers
OfficeDowningtown, PA
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$234,793
Advisors at the firm16,992
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Strategic Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- Mar 2025 – nowStrategic Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2025Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
- 2016 – 2018Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- 2011 – 2015Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
Contact Daniel
(617) 563-7000Firm headquarters in Boston, MA. Ask for Daniel. Downingtown, PAOffice · Get directionsIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask Daniel
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Daniel
How do I contact Daniel?
Call Strategic Advisers at (617) 563-7000 and ask for Daniel McCarthy. Daniel works from the Downingtown, PA office.
How long has Daniel been a financial advisor?
Daniel has been in the industry since 2001, about 26 years. Top 8% by experience at Strategic Advisers.
What licenses does Daniel hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Daniel a fiduciary?
Daniel is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Daniel paid?
Strategic Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Daniel for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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