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Barbara Tsinakis

21 Years of Experience
Plano, TX
Broker

Barbara Tsinakis is a registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Plano, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. Barbara 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.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2210 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$300.4B

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.
One-Time Plan:$250 - $1,000
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Location

7900 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX, 75024

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
August 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
March 2023 - July 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Schwab Wealth Advisory, INC.
January 2019 - March 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
January 2019 - July 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
November 2011 - December 2018 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
November 2011 - December 2018 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - January 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2007 - October 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
February 2007 - October 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
April 2006 - February 2007 · 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
April 2006 - February 2007 · 10 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
March 2004 - March 2006 · 2 yrs
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 2004 - March 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
TX
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