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Samuel Andrew Pleasant-Cress

Investment Adviser Representative at Vanguard Advisers, Inc.

Dallas, TXCRD #7574483Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
3 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Samuel Andrew Pleasant-Cress is an investment adviser representative with Vanguard Advisers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2023 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Fisher Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas.

Office

7900 Windrose Ave
Plano, TX 75024

Advisors at this office: 94

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Texas
Broker:
53 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 2/20/2024
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/24/2023
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/29/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 5/29/2022

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Vanguard Marketing CorporationCurrent
4/21/2026 – Dallas, TX
Vanguard Advisers, Inc.Current
4/21/2026 – Plano, TX
Fisher Investments
7/1/2024 – 4/2/2026Plano, TX
Fidelity Personal AND Workplace Advisors
2/29/2024 – 6/19/2024Dallas, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Keybank National Association
    Feb 2021 – Feb 2023Portland, OR
  2. Wells Fargo
    Sep 2020 – Feb 2021Hillsboro, OR
  3. Kaiser Permanente
    Jan 2020 – Aug 2020Hillsboro, OR
  4. NW Urology
    Nov 2019 – Dec 2019Portland, OR
  5. COR Management Services Inc
    Sep 2019 – Oct 2019Beaverton, OR
  6. Self-employed
    Aug 2019 – Feb 2023Portland, OR
  7. BLUE Cross BLUE Shield OF IL
    Nov 2018 – Jul 2019Quincy, IL
  8. Blessing Hospital
    Oct 2017 – Nov 2018Quincy, IL
  9. Little Caesars Pizza
    Jan 2017 – Oct 2017Quincy, IL
  10. Quincy Senior HIGH School
    Aug 2015 – Jun 2018Quincy, IL
  11. Fidelity Investments
    Feb 2023 – Jun 2024Dallas, TX
  12. Fisher Investments
    Jun 2024 – Apr 2026Plano, TX
  13. THE Vanguard Group, Inc.
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedPlano, TX
  14. Vanguard Marketing Corporation
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedPlano, TX
  15. Vanguard Advisers, Inc.
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedPlano, TX
  16. Portland Community College
    Aug 2021 – Nov 2021Portland, OR

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Vanguard Advisers, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled VehiclesOther Investment Advisers

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
2,379
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Main office:
Malvern, PA
SEC file number:
801-49601

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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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