Joshua D. Johnson

VANGUARD ADVISERS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

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CRD#: 4542886

Professional summary

Joshua Dennis Johnson, who also goes by Josh Dennis Johnson, Josh Johnson, Joshua D Johnson, Joshua Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joshua has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Josh Dennis Johnson | Josh Johnson | Joshua D Johnson | Joshua Johnson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 28, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

July 16, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 29, 2025 - June 18, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

GILBERT, AZ

Past

May 10, 2021 - December 23, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

Tempe, AZ

Past

April 30, 2015 - August 31, 2020

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 37739

Phoenix, AZ

Past

September 27, 2013 - April 20, 2015

WALTON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 143763

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

December 20, 2011 - August 16, 2013

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 31147

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

October 6, 2009 - June 14, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

EDISON, NJ

Past

July 7, 2009 - June 14, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

EDISON, NJ

Past

June 1, 2006 - October 20, 2008

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14549

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 2, 2004 - May 1, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

October 21, 2002 - November 6, 2003

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

CRD#: 26816

NEW YORK, NY

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.

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Arizona
(7/21/2026)

IAR

Texas
(7/28/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/27/2026

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/30/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2002

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: 10/18/2002

General Securities Representative 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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Joshua D. Johnson

Professional summary

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joshua Dennis Johnson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

MORGAN STANLEY

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

WALTON SECURITIES, INC.

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/27/2026

Series 65

Date: 9/30/2009

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/18/2002

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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