Seth Downing
Seth Downing is a registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Plano, TX, with 6 years of industry experience. Seth 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
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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
7900 Windrose Avenue, Plano, TX, 75024
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February 2026Other Business Activities
Seth works as a team member at Planet Fitness, offering training classes and assisting members. This takes about a quarter of his time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
Previous Registrations
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
Advice and Planning Services
Foguth Wealth Management, LLC.
Fisher Investments
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, INC.Broker
State Registrations1 state
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