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Gordon Fair

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CRD#: 1229868
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gordon Fair, CFP®, who also goes by Gordon H Fair, Gordon Hamilton Fair Jr, Gordon Hamilton Fair, Gordon Fair, was a registered financial professional .

Gordon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Gordon had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gordon H Fair | Gordon Hamilton Fair Jr | Gordon Hamilton Fair | Gordon Fair

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355. NAME OF BUSINESS: SELF-EMPLOYED NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: BELMONT, NC NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOKS POSITION: AUTHOR START DATE: 5/2021 APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: WRITER NAME OF BUSINESS: TRUSTEE FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: BELMONT, NC NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIDUCIARY POSITION: TRUSTEE START DATE: 11/2024 APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: 2 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: TRUSTEE DUTIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

March 10, 2022 - April 8, 2025

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
Charlotte, NC
Past

March 10, 2022 - April 8, 2025

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 1, 2019 - January 4, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

July 1, 2019 - January 4, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

July 13, 2018 - June 6, 2019

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 15, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

September 9, 2015 - June 5, 2019

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

February 5, 2015 - August 27, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
HILTON HEAD, SC
Past

January 5, 2015 - August 27, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
HILTON HEAD, SC
Past

May 2, 2013 - December 31, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 2, 2013 - December 31, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

October 6, 2011 - April 30, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

October 6, 2011 - April 30, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

November 11, 2010 - October 6, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past

October 27, 2010 - October 6, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 11, 2009 - October 25, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

August 3, 2009 - October 25, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FRANKFORT, KY
Past

September 26, 2005 - August 7, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

July 6, 2005 - August 7, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

June 27, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 15, 2002 - November 14, 2003

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 31, 1997 - March 4, 2002

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 28, 1991 - July 9, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 1991 - July 9, 1997

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 25, 1984 - December 21, 1990

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
VA
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1995 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/23/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VA
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1995 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 669-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,225

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STABLE VALUE (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts698,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,434,933,763

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2025
Cover Page
10/23/2024
06/28/2023

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Company Information


VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715

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