Mark S. Ritvalski

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PLANO, TX 75024

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CRD#: 6240020

Professional summary

Mark Steven Ritvalski II, who also goes by Mark S Ritvalski II, Mark S Ritvalski, Mark Steven Ritvalski, Mark Ritvalski Ii, Mark Ritvalski, Mark S Ritvalskiii, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 19, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PLANO, TX

Current

December 8, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

PLANO, TX

Past

October 16, 2017 - December 2, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

October 16, 2017 - December 2, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

October 28, 2016 - October 11, 2017

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 136865

Plano, TX

Past

October 28, 2016 - October 11, 2017

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 45744

MCLEAN, VA

Past

September 29, 2015 - November 1, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

September 15, 2015 - October 31, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

January 2, 2015 - August 25, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

FARMERS BRANCH, TX

Past

October 7, 2014 - November 19, 2014

TEXAS E&P PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 127228

RICHARDSON, TX

Past

July 17, 2014 - October 7, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

DALLAS, 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

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.

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Arkansas
(12/19/2025)

Massachusetts
(12/19/2025)

Texas
(12/19/2025)

IAR

Texas
(12/19/2025)

Utah
(12/19/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/25/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/14/2014

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: 7/17/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/17/2025

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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Mark S. Ritvalski

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Steven Ritvalski II's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC

CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

TEXAS E&P PARTNERS, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/25/2015

Series 63

Date: 10/14/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/17/2014

Series 24

Date: 12/17/2025

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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