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James W. Sartain

VANGUARD ADVISERS
PLANO, TX 75024
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CRD#: 7804782
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Professional summary

James Weldon Sartain Jr, who also goes by James Sartain, James W Sartain Jr, James Sartain Jr, Jimmy W Sartain Jr, Jimmy Sartain, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Plano, Texas and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Plano, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

James Sartain | James W Sartain Jr | James Sartain Jr | Jimmy W Sartain Jr | Jimmy Sartain

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

February 24, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 7900 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024
RIA
CRD#: 106715
PLANO, TX
Current

February 24, 2026 - Present

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

Office #1: 7900 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024
BD
CRD#: 7452
PLANO, TX
Past

August 16, 2024 - February 17, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
ADDISON, TX
Past

June 25, 2024 - February 17, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
ADDISON, TX
Past

December 22, 2023 - June 3, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ADDISON, 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".
VA
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.
RR
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

RR
Texas
(2/24/2026)
IAR
Texas
(2/24/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/8/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/17/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/21/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/22/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/4/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VA
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)

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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 Accounts698,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,434,933,763

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm 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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Company Information

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106715Plano, TX 75024

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