Paul J. Hensley

VANGUARD ADVISERS

PLANO, TX 75024

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CRD#: 7368629

Professional summary

Paul Justen Hensley, who also goes by Paul J Hensley, Paul Hensley, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Paul J Hensley | Paul Hensley

Other business activities

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EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 14, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

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

RIA

CRD#: 106715

PLANO, TX

Current

July 11, 2025 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

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

CRD#: 7452

Plano, TX

Past

November 11, 2024 - May 16, 2025

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA

CRD#: 105348

Dallas, TX

Past

September 13, 2023 - November 1, 2024

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 145323

Dallas, TX

Past

January 10, 2023 - May 1, 2023

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA

CRD#: 105348

Dallas, TX

Past

April 22, 2021 - January 6, 2023

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 145323

Dallas, TX

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.

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Texas
(8/14/2025)

IAR

Texas
(8/14/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/12/2025

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 7/11/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 5/9/2025

Securities Industry Essentials 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

STABLE VALUE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM AND PERSONAL ONLINE ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD SITUATIONAL ADVISOR BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD STRATEGIC MODEL PORTFOLIOS (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD DIGITAL ADVISOR AND VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR (9/29/2025)

VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR SELECT (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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Paul J. Hensley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul Justen Hensley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CREATIVE PLANNING

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

CREATIVE PLANNING

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/12/2025

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2021

Series 7TO

Date: 7/11/2025

SIE

Date: 5/9/2025

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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