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Adrian Vaughn

Adrian Vaughn

CFP®
MCADAM
Reston, VA
·CRD# 6364607·12 years experience

Professional Summary

Adrian Vaughn, CFP®, who also goes by Adrian Alexander Vaughn, Adrian Vaughn, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCADAM LLC located in Reston, Virginia and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Vienna, Virginia. Adrian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Adrian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Adrian Alexander Vaughn, Adrian Vaughn

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2020

Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MCADAM LLC·CRD# 170914
RIA
1818 Library St Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190
November 10, 2014 - Present
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 23224
RIA
BD
8000 Towers Crescent Drive #1300, Vienna, VA 22182
January 9, 2025 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Reston, VA
October 3, 2014 - January 6, 2025
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Tysons Corner, VA
August 18, 2014 - October 3, 2014

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Current Firm

ML
MCADAM LLC

ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | OAKLINE PRIVATE WEALTH | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | HARTMAN PRIVATE WEALTH | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | DONOHUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-200, Radnor, PA 19087

Phone Number

(888) 614-5323

# of Employees

174

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/21/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10,513

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,678,322,349

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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.

1. Name: McAdam LLC. Investment Related: Yes; Address: 8000 Towers Crescent Dr., Suite 1300, Vienna VA, 22182; Nature of Business: RIA. Duties: IAR/Financial Advisor. Provide financial advice based on the needs of clients; Start Date: 10/2014; 160 Hours: 40 hours/week during trading hours. 2. Name: McAdam Institutional Brokerage; Investment Related: Yes; Nature of the Business: Insurance Sales including Fixed Annuities; Duties: Insurance Sales; Start Date: 10.2014; Hours Per Week: As Needed

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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".
ML
MCADAM LLC

ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | OAKLINE PRIVATE WEALTH | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | HARTMAN PRIVATE WEALTH | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | DONOHUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2014 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
District of Columbia
(1/9/2025)
RR
Maryland
(1/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/9/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(11/10/2014)
RR
Virginia
(1/9/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2014About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2014About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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