Delbert T. Stafford

VANGUARD ADVISERS

MALVERN, PA 19355

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CRD#: 2305318

Professional summary

Delbert T Stafford, who also goes by Del T Stafford, Del Stafford, Delbert Stafford, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Malvern, Pennsylvania and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Delbert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Delbert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Del T Stafford | Del Stafford | Delbert Stafford

Other business activities

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EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355 NAME OF BUSINESS: WILLIAM JESSUP UNIVERSITY NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED ADDRESS: ROCKLIN, CA NATURE OF BUSINESS: EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL POSITION: ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER START DATE: 02/2014 APPROXIMATE HOURS/MONTH: 1 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: ADVISE ON CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS NAME OF BUSINESS: SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL INVESTMENT-RELATED ADDRESS: WALNUT CREEK, CA NATURE OF BUSINESS: SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES POSITION: FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER START DATE: 05/2020 APPROXIMATE HOURS/MONTH: 5 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 DUTIES: APPROVING BUDGET, FUNDRAISING

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 17, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

RIA

CRD#: 106715

MALVERN, PA

Current

October 17, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

CRD#: 7452

Malvern, PA

Past

January 3, 2012 - May 15, 2025

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 38642

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

November 6, 2009 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 146183

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

August 19, 2008 - December 31, 2009

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

CRD#: 39438

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 14, 1992 - July 10, 2008

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

MALVERN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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

California
(10/17/2025)

IAR

California
(10/17/2025)

Pennsylvania
(10/17/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(10/17/2025)

IAR

Texas
(10/17/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/18/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/31/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/10/1992

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/10/2012

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STABLE VALUE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM AND PERSONAL ONLINE ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD SITUATIONAL ADVISOR BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD STRATEGIC MODEL PORTFOLIOS (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD DIGITAL ADVISOR AND VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR SELECT (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	698,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 300,434,933,763

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Delbert T. Stafford

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Delbert T Stafford's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/18/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/31/2008

Series 6

Date: 12/10/1992

Series 24

Date: 1/10/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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