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John Shea
Financial advisor at Strategic Advisers
John Shea is a fiduciary financial advisor in Merrimac, Massachusetts, with 15 years in the industry. After seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, John joined Strategic Advisers in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers. Strategic Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 7 advisors with offices in Merrimac, and one of 7 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?Top 24% by experience at Strategic Advisers
OfficeMerrimac, MA
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 ?1 state
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
- Mar 2025 – nowStrategic Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2025Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
- Oct 2017 – Jul 2018Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- Feb 2013 – Mar 2014Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’s registration and firm.
- 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 John
How do I contact John?
Call Strategic Advisers at 617-563-7000 and ask for John Shea. John works from the Merrimac, MA office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. Top 24% by experience at Strategic Advisers.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Strategic Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask John 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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