Seth G. Downing

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PLANO, TX 75024

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CRD#: 4910286

Professional summary

Seth Gregory Downing, who also goes by Seth G Downing, Seth Downing, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Seth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Seth has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Seth G Downing | Seth Downing

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

January 2, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PLANO, TX

Current

December 3, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

PLANO, TX

Past

March 7, 2025 - October 10, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

Frisco, TX

Past

January 23, 2025 - October 10, 2025

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

Frisco, TX

Past

July 11, 2024 - August 16, 2024

FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 327434

Traverse City, MI

Past

October 3, 2022 - May 2, 2024

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

PLANO, TX

Past

December 21, 2015 - November 24, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

March 24, 2005 - July 18, 2007

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

WESTLAKE, TX

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR

Texas
(1/2/2026)

Texas
(1/14/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/21/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/3/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/3/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 3/7/2025

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/18/2025

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/20/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/23/2005

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Seth G. Downing

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Seth Gregory Downing's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

FISHER INVESTMENTS

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/21/2025

Series 65

Date: 10/3/2022

Series 7TO

Date: 12/3/2025

Series 6TO

Date: 3/7/2025

SIE

Date: 2/18/2025

Series 7

Date: 12/20/2015

Series 6

Date: 3/23/2005

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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