Christopher J. Dede

VANGUARD ADVISERS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

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CRD#: 4464045

Professional summary

Christopher John Dede, CFP®, who also goes by Chris Dede, Christopher Dede, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Dede | Christopher Dede

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: SELF-EMPLOYED NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: MESA, AZ NATURE OF BUSINESS: DATA DASHBOARDS POSITION: CONSULTANT START DATE: 12/2020 APPROXIMATE HOURS PER MONTH: 1 NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: BUILD AND MAINTAIN DATA VISUALIZATION DASHBOARDS NAME OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE LICENSE INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: MESA, AZ NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE POSITION: N/A START DATE: 12/2001 APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: MAINTAIN LICENSE ONLY

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

February 3, 2021 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

February 1, 2021 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 14321 North Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

CRD#: 7452

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

October 6, 2017 - November 25, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Phoenix, AZ

Past

October 5, 2017 - November 25, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Phoenix, AZ

Past

June 1, 2016 - September 15, 2017

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

May 8, 2012 - September 15, 2017

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 2, 2008 - October 29, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 13626

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

March 21, 2006 - May 11, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

TUCSON, AZ

Past

October 31, 2005 - May 11, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

TUCSON, AZ

Past

August 6, 2003 - December 31, 2004

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10232

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

August 6, 2003 - December 31, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10249

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

August 6, 2003 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

March 10, 2003 - August 11, 2003

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 599

IRVINE, CA

Past

November 12, 2001 - October 17, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

November 12, 2001 - October 17, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

Arizona
(2/3/2021)

IAR

Arizona
(2/12/2021)

IAR

Texas
(2/3/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/28/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/9/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 8/7/2006

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 3/3/2006

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/5/2006

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

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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Christopher J. Dede

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher John Dede's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/28/2001

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/9/2001

Series 4

Date: 8/7/2006

Series 53

Date: 3/3/2006

Series 24

Date: 1/5/2006

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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