Christopher Esser is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Scottsdale, AZ, with 29 years of industry experience. Christopher operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 817,328 clients with $300B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Vanguard Situational Advisor offers a one-time financial plan consultation for a fee:
- New Model: $250, potentially paid by the participant, the plan sponsor, or a combination of both.
- Legacy Model:
- $250 for participants with $50,000 to $500,000 in total Vanguard assets.
- $1,000 for participants with less than $50,000 in total Vanguard assets. Fee waivers are available for participants with over $500,000 in total Vanguard assets or who are over age 55.
Location
14321 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Christopher acts as an agent for his mother-in-law's investments since 2014, dedicating minimal time to this activity. This work is performed outside of trading hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
Previous Registrations
USAA Financial Planning Services
USAA Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
Tiaa-Cref Advice and Planning Services
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
State Registrations2 states
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