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Daniel F. Tafoya

VANGUARD ADVISERS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
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CRD#: 5456641
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Professional summary

Daniel Fallon Tafoya, CFP®, who also goes by Daniel F Tafoya, Daniel Tafoya, Danny Tafoya, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Daniel has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Daniel F Tafoya | Daniel Tafoya | Danny Tafoya

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

December 11, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Current

December 12, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 27, 2023 - October 21, 2025

CONFIDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127383
Colorado Springs, CO
Past

November 2, 2017 - July 28, 2023

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108958
Colorado Springs, CO
Past

November 2, 2017 - July 28, 2023

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

March 30, 2011 - September 29, 2017

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

September 15, 2010 - September 29, 2017

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

October 29, 2009 - September 10, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 29, 2008 - September 1, 2009

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
VA
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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(12/11/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/15/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/11/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/11/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/30/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/28/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VA
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)

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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 Accounts698,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,434,933,763

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm 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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Company Information

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715Colorado Springs, CO

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