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CFP
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CFP

Michael Waldow

29 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
2 DisclosuresBroker

Michael Waldow is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Charlotte, NC, with 29 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 791,528 clients with $340B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2433 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$344.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
  • Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (New model) — $250 for the consultation and plan, unless a lower fee was agreed upon with your plan sponsor.
  • Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (Legacy model for accounts $50,000 to $500,000) — $250, unless you qualify for a fee waiver (waivers apply if you have over $500,000 in total Vanguard assets or are over age 55).
  • Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (Legacy model for accounts under $50,000) — $1,000, unless you qualify for a fee waiver.
One-Time Plan:$250 - $1,000
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Location

1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC, 28262

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Judgment / Lien
November 2007
Judgment / Lien
July 1992
Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
March 2026 - Present · 7 mos
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February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Freedom Family Office, LLC
June 2023 - September 2023 · 3 mos
Measured Risk Portfolios
March 2019 - October 2019 · 7 mos
National Asset Management, INC.
July 2010 - August 2010 · 1 mo
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June 2010 - July 2010 · 1 mo
Financial Telesis, INC.
June 2010 - August 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos
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June 2009 - March 2018 · 8 yrs 9 mos
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April 2008 - March 2009 · 11 mos
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October 2007 - March 2009 · 1 yr 5 mos
Associated Planners Investment Advisory INC
October 2007 - October 2009 · 2 yrs
Associated Securities CORP.Broker
September 2007 - September 2009 · 2 yrs
Associated Securities CORP.
September 2007 - September 2009 · 2 yrs
Fsc Securities Corporation
April 2007 - September 2007 · 5 mos
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Hornor, Townsend & Kent, INC.
February 2007 - April 2007 · 2 mos
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January 2007 - April 2007 · 3 mos
Private Consulting Group, INC.
July 2002 - November 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos
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July 2002 - November 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos
Fsc Securities Corporation
July 1997 - July 2002 · 5 yrs
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September 1993 - July 2002 · 8 yrs 10 mos
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June 1989 - September 1993 · 4 yrs 3 mos
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November 1987 - November 1990 · 3 yrs
Cigna Securities, INC.Broker
June 1986 - October 1987 · 1 yr 4 mos
State Registrations2 states
NCTX
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