Michael A. Lager

VANGUARD ADVISERS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

CRD#: 4259609

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Professional summary

Michael Anthony Lager, who also goes by Michael A Lager, Michael Lager, Mike A Lager, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael A Lager | Michael Lager | Mike A Lager

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 14321 N Northsight Blvd , Scottsdale, AZ 85260

RIA

CRD#: 106715

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

June 29, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 14321 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

February 12, 2020 - December 31, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Tucson, AZ

Past

January 21, 2020 - January 8, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Tucson, AZ

Past

September 20, 2018 - January 9, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

September 19, 2018 - January 9, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

November 13, 2017 - September 10, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

November 9, 2017 - September 10, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

July 21, 2003 - November 9, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

September 25, 2000 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

CRD#: 5081

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 25, 2000 - November 9, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

PHOENIX, AZ

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

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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

Arizona
(7/1/2026)

IAR

Arizona
(7/1/2026)

IAR

Texas
(6/29/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/19/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/7/2000

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: 4/24/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/23/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 4/24/2007

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/18/2006

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

VANGUARD MODEL PORTFOLIOS (2/2/2026)

VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR SELECT (1/2/2026)

VANGUARD DIGITAL ADVISOR AND VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR (1/2/2026)

VANGUARD SITUATIONAL ADVISOR BROCHURE (1/2/2026)

STABLE VALUE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM AND PERSONAL ONLINE ADVISOR (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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Michael A. Lager

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Anthony Lager's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/19/2003

Series 63

Date: 10/7/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/24/2006

Series 6

Date: 9/23/2000

Series 51

Date: 4/24/2007

Series 24

Date: 9/18/2006

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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