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Vanguard Capital

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Client assets under management

$190,406,969

Clients

199

26% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

40

Low

Average account size

$956,819

About

Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, typically establishing relationships with a stated account minimum and householding related accounts for fee and service purposes. The firm also offers consulting on estate planning, insurance, real estate and annuities, and provides rollover guidance for retirement plan assets.

The firm bases portfolio construction on written client profiles and investment plans, emphasizing diversification, risk management and intermediate-to-long-term holding periods (generally one to three years), with periodic rebalancing at least annually. Vanguard Capital may employ tactical tools — including automated stop-loss orders and covered-call writing for qualifying clients — and evaluates securities with a focus on company management, cashflow potential and sector positioning.

Noteworthy characteristics include a mid-sized advisory team (five advisors) managing roughly $190 million for about 199 clients and a practice that manages only discretionary assets while including financial planning within advisory services and offering standalone, hourly consulting for non-portfolio engagements. The firm discloses receipt of institutional services from its recommended custodian and reports a prior FINRA disciplinary matter involving a former associated person related to leveraged/inverse ETF suitability and disclosure issues.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Project-based

$200.00 per hour for non-portfolio management consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $50,000

Main office location

Vanguard Capital

999 18 St Suite 3000

Denver CO 80202, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Nevada · Tennessee · Utah

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John B

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Vanguard Capital

John Blakezuniga is a financial advisor with Vanguard Capital in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously worked with Vanguard Capital from 1999 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Clarity Consulting International LLC, providing consulting services related to payday lending and associated business activities. Vanguard Capital offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations tailored to client profiles, risk management strategies, and advisory services for assets beyond primary custodians, as well as non-securities advice on insurance and real estate.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jean S

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Vanguard Capital

Jean Suits is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 55 years of industry experience. She has worked with Vanguard Capital since 2010 and Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations tailored to client profiles, risk management through rebalancing and stop-loss orders, and advisory services for assets held outside the primary custodian.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Vincent P

Series 63

Hendersonville, TN

Vanguard Capital

Vincent Polivka is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Vanguard Capital and Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors since 1999. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations across equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income, tailored to client profiles, with risk management strategies such as periodic rebalancing and covered-call options for qualifying clients.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Julia Y

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Vanguard Capital

Julia Youngblood is a financial advisor with Vanguard Capital, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard Capital since 1999, including her current role at Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as Chief Administrative Officer for Texas Capital, handling bookkeeping, banking, and contract signatory duties. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across 180 client relationships. The firm implements investment decisions based on written client profiles, emphasizing diversification, risk management, and tailored allocation strategies.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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John B

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Vanguard Capital

John Borcich is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vanguard Capital and its affiliated firms since 2009. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm implements investment decisions based on written client profiles and plans, emphasizing risk management through diversification, rebalancing, and selective use of covered-call strategies.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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