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CFP
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CFP

Michael Carlo

19 Years of Experience
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Carlo is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Scottsdale, AZ, with 19 years of industry experience. Michael 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

14321 North Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
August 2013
Settled
Other Business Activities

Michael is a board member (treasurer) for the Jeremy J. Keck Legacy Fund, a non-profit organization, since 2020. He spends minimal time on this activity, primarily depositing donations and paying vendors for charity events.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
June 2023 - June 2024 · 1 yr
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
May 2023 - June 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Vigilare Wealth Management LLC
July 2019 - April 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, INC.
January 2012 - July 2019 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
May 2008 - July 2019 · 11 yrs 2 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
May 2008 - December 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos
USAA Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
August 2007 - April 2008 · 8 mos
USAA Investment Management Company
April 2007 - April 2008 · 1 yr
USAA Investment Management CompanyBroker
March 2006 - December 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
May 2004 - July 2004 · 2 mos
State Registrations2 states
AZTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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