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Gregory Ricker

37 Years of Experience
Malvern, PA
4 DisclosuresBroker

Gregory Ricker is a registered investment advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services, based in Malvern, PA, with 37 years of industry experience. Gregory operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 6,470 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
162 advisors
Number of Clients
6,470 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$326K average
Assets Under Management
$2.1B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$90

VAS offers investment management through its Managed Account Program and VFG Tactical Model Portfolios. Fees are based on assets under management and can be structured as a flat annual fee, flat percentage, threshold billing, or tiered billing. The specific fee structure is outlined in the Investment Advisory Agreement.

VAS also uses Betterment for Advisors, where fees range from 0.12% to 0.25% of account balances, charged monthly or quarterly. VAS also charges an advisory fee on top of the Betterment fee.

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Location

Malvern, PA

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
April 2013
Denied
Customer Dispute
June 2012
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2007
Denied
Other Business Activities

Gregory serves as executor of estate for his deceased aunt and cousin, managing account closures and fund distribution to beneficiaries. He receives compensation for his time and fees as an executor.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Vanderbilt Securities, LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Equitable Advisors, LLC
December 2024 - September 2025 · 9 mos
Equitable Advisors, LLCBroker
June 2023 - September 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
December 2014 - June 2023 · 8 yrs 6 mos
Aegis Capital CORP.Broker
March 2010 - December 2014 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Gunnallen Financial, INCBroker
August 2009 - March 2010 · 7 mos
Oppenheimer & CO. INC.Broker
November 2008 - August 2009 · 9 mos
RBC Capital Markets CorporationBroker
May 2007 - November 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
October 2004 - June 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Janney Montgomery Scott LLCBroker
May 2002 - November 2004 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
October 1998 - June 2002 · 3 yrs 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
February 1996 - October 1998 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Oppenheimer & CO., INC.Broker
April 1995 - May 1995 · 1 mo
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
October 1988 - June 2002 · 13 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations3 states
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