Hector L. Nava-castanon

VANGUARD ADVISERS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

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CRD#: 6969632

Professional summary

Hector Leonardo Nava-castanon, who also goes by Hector L. Nava Castanon, Hector Leonardo Nava Castanon, Hector L. Nava-castanon, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Hector is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Hector has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Hector L. Nava Castanon | Hector Leonardo Nava Castanon | Hector L. Nava-Castanon

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 1, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 14321 North Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

RIA

CRD#: 106715

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

November 25, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 14321 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

CRD#: 7452

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

May 1, 2024 - August 16, 2024

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

Past

February 22, 2023 - May 8, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Past

February 21, 2023 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

May 5, 2022 - January 31, 2023

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA

CRD#: 108783

Albuquerque, NM

Past

May 5, 2022 - January 31, 2023

MISSIONSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 23189

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

June 30, 2020 - April 21, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

Albuquerque, NM

Past

October 4, 2019 - April 21, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

Albuquerque, NM

Past

September 20, 2018 - September 26, 2019

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 27060

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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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Arizona
(12/1/2025)

IAR

Arizona
(12/1/2025)

IAR

Texas
(12/2/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/29/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/25/2019

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 11/24/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/20/2018

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Hector L. Nava-castanon

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Hector Leonardo Nava-castanon's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

MISSIONSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/29/2020

Series 63

Date: 1/25/2019

Series 7TO

Date: 11/24/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 9/20/2018

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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