Robert A. Luten

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PLANO, TX 75024

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CRD#: 4352324

Professional summary

Robert Alex Luten, who also goes by Alex Luten, Robert A Luten, Robert Luten, Alex Luten, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Robert has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Alex Luten | Robert A Luten | Robert Luten | Alex Luten

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: LUTEN VENTURES, LLC NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED ADDRESS: ROANOKE, TX NATURE OF BUSINESS: SPORTS MEMORABILIA POSITION: OWNER START DATE: 02/2025 APPROXIMATE HOURS/MONTH: 10 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: SPORTS CARD SALES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 11, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 7900 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PLANO, TX

Current

September 11, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 7900 Windrose Avenue, Plano, TX 75024

CRD#: 7452

Plano, TX

Past

September 19, 2022 - July 26, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

October 4, 2021 - July 26, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

July 2, 2020 - May 19, 2024

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

Westlake, TX

Past

July 16, 2019 - March 30, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

DALLAS, TX

Past

May 30, 2019 - March 30, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

DALLAS, TX

Past

January 3, 2007 - May 30, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

TYLER, TX

Past

October 20, 2005 - March 22, 2006

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

October 20, 2005 - March 22, 2006

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

December 17, 2004 - October 10, 2005

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

January 6, 2004 - September 9, 2004

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

CRD#: 17086

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

May 29, 2003 - June 27, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

March 2, 2001 - September 27, 2001

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

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

Texas
(9/11/2025)

IAR

Texas
(9/11/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/16/2019

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/27/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 5/30/2019

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/8/2019

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/6/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/1/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 8/1/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Robert A. Luten

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Alex Luten's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2022

Series 66

Date: 7/16/2019

Series 63

Date: 8/27/2001

Series 7TO

Date: 5/30/2019

SIE

Date: 4/8/2019

Series 7

Date: 1/6/2005

Series 6

Date: 3/1/2001

Series 26

Date: 8/1/2001

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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