Vanguard Group Inc
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Overview
Vanguard Group Inc is a financial advisor company that has its headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm oversees $5.7 trillion in total assets across 240 accounts, making it one of the biggest financial advisory firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). Vanguard Group Inc has a large team of 650 employees, of which 570 are financial advisors. Vanguard Group Inc is not a registered broker-dealer, meaning the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its accounts and those of its customers and instead must go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are tradable financial investments such as options, equities and bonds.
Vanguard Group Inc oversees all of the company's client assets on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management means that an investment advisor has the discretion to make transaction judgments for the client's account without needing to seek client permission. The firm supervises about $23.8 billion in assets for each client account. An average advisor at Vanguard Group Inc administers fewer than one client account, placing it among the most personalized advisor firms in the country.
The company's central office is located at 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355.
Assets Under Management
Number of Advisors
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Vanguard Group Inc by the Numbers

$5.7 trillion

650

240

$23.8 billion
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Products and Services
Vanguard Group Inc offers a variety of 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 company is involved in selling products or offering services aside from investment advisory services to its clients. It is also affiliated with a number of other companies 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
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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.
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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.
Fee Structure
Financial management fees typically are based on which services are provided. Fees billed by the company most likely include any blend of the following fee types: asset-based or other. The company does not participate in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a bundle of services for a comprehensive fee.
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Offered by 74% of firms
Percentage of Assets
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Offered by 12% of firms
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Fixed
Types of Clients
The firm caters to investment companies and pooled investment vehicles. Out of its 240 customers, Vanguard Group Inc's biggest client type by number of accounts is investment companies. About 27% of its clients 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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