Christopher W. Thomas

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PLANO, TX 75024

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CRD#: 5924087

Professional summary

Christopher Wayne Thomas, who also goes by Chris W Thomas, Chris Wayne Thomas, Chris Thomas, Christo Thomas, Christopher W Thomas, Christopher Thomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

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

December 12, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PLANO, TX

Current

December 12, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

PLANO, TX

Past

June 8, 2020 - December 9, 2025

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 5475

Plano, TX

Past

January 8, 2018 - December 9, 2025

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

Plano, TX

Past

November 21, 2014 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

ADDISON, TX

Past

November 21, 2014 - June 8, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

ADDISON, TX

Past

July 25, 2013 - April 15, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

SHREVEPORT, LA

Past

June 4, 2013 - April 15, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

SHREVEPORT, LA

Past

February 14, 2012 - April 23, 2013

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

December 13, 2011 - December 19, 2011

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

MINDEN, LA

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.

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Texas
(12/12/2025)

IAR

Texas
(12/12/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/25/2013

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: 6/3/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/12/2011

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 2/8/2022

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/19/2022

General Securities Principal 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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Christopher W. Thomas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Wayne Thomas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/25/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/3/2013

Series 6

Date: 12/12/2011

Series 51

Date: 2/8/2022

Series 24

Date: 1/19/2022

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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