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Raj Shekar

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CRD#: 2871802
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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.

Raj Shekar, who also goes by Rajasekar Ramalingam, Raj Shekar, was a registered financial professional .

Raj is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Raj had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rajasekar Ramalingam | Raj Shekar

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 5, 2022 - January 28, 2026

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 30, 2022 - January 28, 2026

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 31, 2020 - January 3, 2022

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

August 26, 2020 - January 3, 2022

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

January 9, 2019 - December 4, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 9, 2019 - December 4, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 27, 2018 - January 7, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

February 26, 2018 - January 7, 2019

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 26, 2018 - January 7, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

February 24, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

February 24, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

November 4, 2015 - February 17, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

November 3, 2015 - February 17, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

September 9, 2014 - October 8, 2014

HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS

RIA
CRD#: 169045
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 14, 2014 - October 22, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 23, 2014 - June 30, 2014

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 19, 2013 - June 30, 2014

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 20, 2011 - October 28, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

June 17, 2011 - October 28, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

May 12, 2011 - May 17, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 30, 2011 - May 17, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 13, 2006 - March 22, 2011

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
TEMPE, AZ
Past

October 31, 2005 - March 22, 2011

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
TEMPE, AZ
Past

August 19, 2005 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 5, 2000 - July 12, 2005

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

July 23, 1997 - January 25, 2000

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/14/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

VANGUARD MODEL PORTFOLIOS (2/2/2026)

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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