James R. Watkins

VANGUARD ADVISERS

CHARLOTTE, NC 28262

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CRD#: 5223066

Professional summary

James Ryan Watkins, CFP®, who also goes by James R Watkins, James Watkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

James R Watkins | James Watkins

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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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

February 2, 2022 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262

RIA

CRD#: 106715

CHARLOTTE, NC

Current

February 2, 2022 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262

CRD#: 7452

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 6, 2020 - November 24, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

ROCK HILL, SC

Past

July 2, 2020 - November 24, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ROCK HILL, SC

Past

August 1, 2016 - June 15, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 1, 2016 - June 15, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

June 2, 2016 - July 28, 2016

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106715

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

September 20, 2013 - July 28, 2016

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

December 14, 2011 - October 4, 2013

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Past

December 14, 2011 - October 4, 2013

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Past

March 12, 2010 - December 6, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

March 12, 2010 - December 6, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

November 18, 2009 - January 8, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Past

October 26, 2009 - January 8, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Past

May 2, 2009 - October 15, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

PINELLAS PARK, FL

Past

January 4, 2008 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 599

PINELLAS PARK, FL

Past

January 1, 2007 - October 2, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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

North Carolina
(2/2/2022)

IAR

North Carolina
(2/2/2022)

South Carolina
(2/2/2022)

IAR

South Carolina
(10/7/2022)

IAR

Texas
(2/2/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/12/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/9/2007

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: 12/22/2006

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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James R. Watkins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Ryan Watkins's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/12/2009

Series 63

Date: 6/9/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/22/2006

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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