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Michael C. Waldow

VANGUARD MARKETING
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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CRD#: 1472459
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Professional summary


Michael Craig Waldow, CFP®, who also goes by Michael C Waldow, Michael Waldow, Mike Waldow, is a registered financial professional currently at VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael C Waldow | Michael Waldow | Mike Waldow

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

February 3, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 13, 2023 - September 1, 2023

FREEDOM FAMILY OFFICE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 310275
Los Angeles, CA
Past

March 19, 2019 - October 17, 2019

MEASURED RISK PORTFOLIOS

RIA
CRD#: 141422
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 12, 2010 - August 13, 2010

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

June 25, 2010 - July 12, 2010

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

June 24, 2010 - August 9, 2011

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

June 23, 2010 - February 15, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 18, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - June 15, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

June 3, 2009 - March 7, 2018

INVESTLINC WEALTH SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 122031
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

April 29, 2008 - March 9, 2009

MEADOWBROOK SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10578
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

October 15, 2007 - March 30, 2009

WELLSPRING WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134834
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

October 3, 2007 - October 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

September 11, 2007 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 12969
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

September 11, 2007 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

April 25, 2007 - September 6, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

April 24, 2007 - September 6, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

February 8, 2007 - April 26, 2007

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

January 31, 2007 - April 26, 2007

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

July 31, 2002 - November 19, 2003

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45053
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 31, 2002 - November 19, 2003

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45053
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 8, 1997 - July 30, 2002

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 27, 1993 - July 30, 2002

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 7, 1989 - September 27, 1993

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 1987 - November 5, 1990

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 5, 1986 - October 14, 1987

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/3/2026
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VM
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
VANGUARD BROKERAGE SERVICES | VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452 / SEC#: , 8-21570

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Mailing Address
5951 Luckett Court Suite A1, El Paso, TX 79932-1882
Phone number
(610) 669-1000
Established
Pennsylvania since 04/21/1977
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC.PARENT COMPANY
BENDL, JOHN WESLEYDIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT6931980
BISORDI, JOHNDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL7526828
BOATENG, AMMA ACHEAMPOMAADIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4677078
BRANCATO, MATTHEW CLARKDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT6220380
JAMES, JOHN MARKDIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT5594356
KADJESKI, ANDREW MICHAELCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CEO4708335
PANTALONE, SALVATORE L JRPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2887373
PETTY, DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT5684895
STEWART, MARC CHRISTOPHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2688699
TRETTER, MATTHEW ANTHONYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5956530

Disclosures


Regulatory Event47
Arbitration8

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Company Information


VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452Charlotte, NC 28262

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