Vanguard Group Inc

CRD#105958
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • Office Locations

    • Overview

    Vanguard Group Inc is a financial advisor company that has its headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Vanguard Group Inc controls $4.5 trillion in total assets throughout 254 customer accounts, making it one of the largest financial advisory firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). Vanguard Group Inc has a large team of 490 employees, including 369 financial advisors. Vanguard Group Inc does not act as a registered broker-dealer, meaning the firm is not able to buy and sell securities for its clients' and own accounts and instead must go through a broker-dealer company to do so. Securities are defined as tradable fiscal investments such as options, equities and bonds.

    Vanguard Group Inc manages all of its client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management is a structure in which transaction judgments for the client's account are made by a portfolio manager without requiring client permission. The advisory firm's average account size is $17.8 billion. An average advisor at Vanguard Group Inc manages fewer than one client account, making it one of the most individualized financial advisor firms in the country.

    The company's headquarters is located at 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355.

    Number of Advisors

    369

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    100 Vanguard Blvd
    Malvern, PA 19355

    Vanguard Group Inc by the Numbers

    Total Number of Employees

    490

    National Average: 4,943
    Total Number of Accounts

    254

    National Average: 2,522
    Average Account Size

    $17.8 billion

    National Average: $1.3 million

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    Products and Services

    Vanguard Group Inc offers a variety of financial services, which can include portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, selection of other advisers and publication of newsletters. The firm is engaged in selling products or offering services aside from investment advice to its clients. The company is affiliated with a number of other service providers in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, banking or thrift institution, trust company, insurance company or agency and commodity pool advisor.

    Core Advisor Services

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      Financial Planning Services

      This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.

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      Portfolio Management

      This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.

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      Market Timing Services

      This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.

    Other Services

    • Offered by 23% of firms

      Selection of Other Advisors

      This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.

    • Offered by 4% of firms

      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

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      Educational Seminars/Workshops

      This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.

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    Fee Structure

    Financial management fees typically depend on which services the firm provides the client. Fee types charged by Vanguard Group Inc likely include some blend of the following fee structures: asset-based or other. Wrap fee programs, or the practice of bundling services for a single fee, are not offered by the firm.

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    • Offered by 75% of firms

      Percentage of Assets

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      This fee, which is the most common fee type charged by advisors for portfolio management, is based on the amount of assets you have under management. Also referred to as an asset-based fee, this fee typically ranges from 0.50%-2.00% of AUM annually. You'll typically pay a lower rate the more assets you have under management.

    • Offered by 12% of firms

      Other

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      Firms can sometimes charge customers using non-traditional fee structures. See this firm's Form ADV for more details.

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      Hourly

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      Like a lawyer, a financial advisor may charge you by the hour. This can be helpful if you are only looking for short-term or one-time advice. Rates typically range from $100-$300 per hour, depending on the complexity and level of services needed.

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      Commissions

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      Occasionally, advisors earn commissions from selling financial products, such as securities or insurance policies, or making certain referrals or transactions. Advisors who earn commissions may be incentivized to make certain recommendations to clients in order to make a commission. Fee-only advisors do not earn commissions, while fee-based advisors may.

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      Performance-based

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      Advisors only earn performance-based fees if a portfolio outperforms a defined benchmark. This fee may be calculated in a number of ways but most commonly is charged as a percentage of investment profits. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to make riskier decisions in order to generate higher returns.

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      Subscription

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      Firms generally charge this fee for educational materials provided, such as a monthly magazine. This can be useful if you want to learn about investing or financial management on your own.

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      Fixed

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      Fixed fees are a one-time, lump sum charged for a specific service, like the creation of a financial plan without subsequent implementation. This can be useful if you only need advice for one specific purpose, rather than a long-term advisor. Fixed fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,000.

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    Types of Clients

    It caters to investment companies and pooled investment vehicles. Out of its 254 customers, Vanguard Group Inc's largest client type is investment companies. About 42% of its accounts are represented by people from outside of the U.S.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 0%
    • Other Individuals - 0%
    • Corporations - 100%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0%

    * The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.

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    Disclosures

    Vanguard Group Inc does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    This content was compiled from the SEC and FINRA