Placido J. Rodriguez

VANGUARD ADVISERS

Plano, TX 75024

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CRD#: 4789518

Professional summary

Placido John Rodriguez, who also goes by Pj Rodriguez, Placido Rodriguez, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Placido is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Placido has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Pj Rodriguez | Placido Rodriguez

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

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 12, 2022 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 7900 Winrose Ave., Plano, TX 75024

RIA

CRD#: 106715

Plano, TX

Current

July 12, 2022 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

Plano, TX

Past

September 8, 2021 - June 25, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

September 1, 2021 - June 14, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

February 26, 2021 - May 7, 2021

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

DALLAS, TX

Past

February 26, 2021 - May 7, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Past

August 24, 2020 - September 21, 2020

PEAK AMERICAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 145056

PLANO, TX

Past

April 16, 2020 - July 22, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

Westlake, TX

Past

April 8, 2020 - July 22, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8099

Westlake, TX

Past

June 20, 2017 - March 23, 2020

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA

CRD#: 17079

PLANO, TX

Past

June 20, 2017 - March 23, 2020

COMERICA SECURITIES

CRD#: 17079

PLANO, TX

Past

May 7, 2012 - March 28, 2017

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

LEWISVILLE, TX

Past

September 9, 2010 - March 28, 2017

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

LEWISVILLE, TX

Past

June 11, 2010 - September 3, 2010

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

RICHARDSON, TX

Past

December 11, 2006 - March 24, 2010

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

December 11, 2006 - March 24, 2010

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

FT WORTH, TX

Past

December 11, 2006 - March 24, 2010

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

January 26, 2006 - April 7, 2006

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

COPPELL, TX

Past

January 17, 2006 - April 7, 2006

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

COPPELL, TX

Past

July 19, 2005 - January 17, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 19, 2005 - January 17, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

DALLAS, TX

Past

June 25, 2004 - April 18, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

IRVING, TX

Past

May 19, 2004 - April 18, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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

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.

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IAR

Texas
(7/12/2022)

Texas
(8/4/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/24/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2004

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

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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Placido J. Rodriguez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

PEAK AMERICAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

COMERICA SECURITIES

COMERICA SECURITIES

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/24/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2004

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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