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Michael C. Waldow

VANGUARD ADVISERS
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 advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 17 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"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael C Waldow | Michael Waldow | Mike Waldow

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

March 11, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262
RIA
CRD#: 106715
CHARLOTTE, NC
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

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(4/7/2026)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/21/2026)
IAR
Texas
(3/11/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/6/2026
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


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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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
10/23/2024
06/28/2023

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Company Information


VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715Charlotte, NC 28262

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