Scott Adams

VANGUARD ADVISERS

MALVERN, PA 19355

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CRD#: 4805233

Professional summary

Scott Adams is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Malvern, Pennsylvania and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

March 23, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

RIA

CRD#: 106715

MALVERN, PA

Current

April 7, 2011 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355

CRD#: 7452

Malvern, PA

Past

June 19, 2009 - February 16, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Past

June 19, 2009 - February 16, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Past

January 31, 2008 - May 29, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

CHERRY HILL, NJ

Past

January 29, 2008 - May 29, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

CHERRY HILL, NJ

Past

December 10, 2007 - February 12, 2008

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 463

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

September 13, 2004 - February 12, 2008

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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

Arkansas
(3/23/2026)

Massachusetts
(3/23/2026)

Pennsylvania
(4/7/2011)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(3/23/2026)

IAR

Texas
(3/23/2026)

Utah
(3/23/2026)

Washington
(4/10/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/20/2026

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/18/2004

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: 9/10/2004

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

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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Scott Adams

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Scott Adams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/20/2026

Series 63

Date: 10/18/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/10/2004

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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