Michael S. Rodriguez

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PORTLAND, OR

CRD#: 6448864

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Professional summary

Michael Sylvester Rodriguez, who also goes by Michael S Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Michael Sylvester Rodriquez, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Portland, Oregon and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael S Rodriguez | Michael Rodriguez | Michael Sylvester Rodriquez

Other business activities

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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

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None

Experience

Current

May 27, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PORTLAND, OR

Current

May 4, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

PLANO, TX

Past

March 24, 2025 - April 14, 2026

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 173272

Portland, OR

Past

May 16, 2022 - March 7, 2025

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

Camas, WA

Past

June 17, 2021 - September 23, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Past

June 11, 2018 - February 17, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Palm Springs, CA

Past

June 8, 2018 - February 17, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Palm Springs, CA

Past

March 27, 2017 - June 8, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

Past

March 27, 2017 - June 8, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Past

March 27, 2017 - June 8, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

Past

February 9, 2016 - November 15, 2016

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

RIVERSIDE, CA

Past

November 3, 2015 - November 15, 2016

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

RIVERSIDE, CA

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

Oregon
(5/27/2026)

Texas
(5/27/2026)

IAR

Texas
(5/27/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/26/2026

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 5/4/2026

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/27/2026

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/3/2015

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

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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Michael S. Rodriguez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Sylvester Rodriguez's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

FISHER INVESTMENTS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/26/2026

Series 7TO

Date: 5/4/2026

SIE

Date: 3/27/2026

Series 7

Date: 11/3/2015

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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