Making an impact through financial advice
When reflecting on my career aspirations, I’ve always known I wanted to have a positive impact on people and improve the lives of others. I’ve also always had a fascination with numbers and finance. In school, I found a cross-section between these two passions: financial planning! It was through my financial planning program that I learned how much of a difference sound and caring financial advice can make on peoples’ lives. It was also through this program that I learned about Vanguard: an industry leader whose mission is to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
My passions and Vanguard’s mission led me to an interview for their College to Corporate internship. I was grateful to join the first class of interns in Vanguard’s Personal Advisor Services, where I quickly found that all crew share a similar passion for improving clients’ financial circumstances. Through this experience, I was able to see Vanguard’s approach to financial planning first-hand by working with advisors as well as sharpen my acumen skills by preparing a capstone project with colleagues throughout the duration of the internship. Upon graduating from my financial planning program in university, I was glad to join Vanguard as a member of the Financial Advisor Development Program (FADP). I wanted to make a conscious decision as to the best place to start my financial career, and Vanguard certainly supplied everything I needed, including resources and support to pass crucial industry certifications as well as beneficial hands-on experience working with clients. Vanguard was integral to my success in passing the Certified Financial Planner™ exam and truly helped to jump started my financial advising career.
Now, as a high-net-worth financial advisor, I am able to fully immerse myself in the passion that led me to this position. Every day, I positively impact clients’ lives and partner with them with the goal of financial success. When I talk to college students and recent graduates early in their careers, I always encourage them to find a firm that places an emphasis on early development of skills and gaining as much tangible experience as possible. I am appreciative to have found this program early in my financial planning career. The combination of my education, exam preparation, experience, and familiarity with internal processes makes me better positioned to give my clients the best financial planning experience possible, and I am grateful to Vanguard for giving me the tools and resources to deliver that to our clients.
-Mack G.
Tips to prepare you for the Certified Financial Planner™ exam
In studying for the exam, the best advice I can give is to acknowledge the breadth of the test, but don’t let it get to your head. I was overwhelmed the first time I received my study resources and realized just how much material I had to get through. “Focus on foundations,” as a colleague of mine would say during testing. The rest will fall into place over time. Trust the study path laid out to you by your testing provider, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different forms of studying. Some concepts are best retained through quick flashcards, others by drawing out diagrams on a board or walking through a case study. Reviewing alone will not carry you to the finish line. Studying in a group was key for my development and preparation. I am grateful to Vanguard for providing the opportunity to study as a group, as we all benefitted from each other’s strong areas and expertise.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Advice services are provided by Vanguard Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor, or by Vanguard National Trust Company, a federally chartered, limited-purpose trust company.
Discovering Vanguard through Tech Elevator
Tech Elevator is an intensive coding bootcamp which teaches students from diverse backgrounds to become software developers and build necessary career-readiness skills. Vanguard is a corporate partner to Tech Elevator, and together, we are working to create greater access to careers in tech. Through our partnership, we have been able to attract, engage with and hire candidates who have excelled in the program. In this blog, you will hear from two crew members who completed Tech Elevator’s coding bootcamp and are now developers here at Vanguard.
How did you learn about Tech Elevator?
In the fall of 2019, I started to explore options to quickly change my career after feeling unfulfilled in my profession. I had always been interested in software development, and an acquaintance suggested I look at coding bootcamps, a concept completely foreign to me at the time. After researching a number of programs, Tech Elevator really stood out to me because of their transparency, commitment to their students, and their high alumni employment rate. They also had a matchmaking program that helped job candidates network with other companies — this in itself was an intriguing quality as someone who would be looking for a job in the near future. Luckily, Tech Elevator was opening its first cohort in Philadelphia in January of 2020, and after some conversations with the campus director and staff, I chose to enroll.
– Kevin M.
I joined Tech Elevator because of their astonishingly high placement rates for students after graduation, their curriculum, and continued support after graduation.
– Dennis P.
What ultimately led you to decide to pursue an opportunity with Vanguard?
During Tech Elevator’s Matchmaking program, I learned that Vanguard was one of Tech Elevator’s hiring partners. While I knew Vanguard was one of the largest financial institutions in the world, I didn’t realize what they had to offer in terms of culture and sense of community. There appeared to be a great balance between professionalism while still being your authentic self, which was exactly what I was looking for. I also wanted opportunities to learn and grow as a developer, which Vanguard has certainly provided.
– Kevin M.
Prior to interviewing at Vanguard, I researched the organization extensively. Vanguard emphasizes three core values: integrity, focus, and stewardship, all of which are important to me as a military veteran. The interviewing process at Vanguard was very relaxed conversational. I had an opportunity to speak with managers and senior leaders, all of whom were polite and informative. I could see why Vanguard has such a high retention rate. I left the interviews feeling positive and hopeful for an offer to accept.
– Dennis P.
What does your day to day look like since joining Vanguard? What are the most rewarding aspects of your role?
I work on a team of five developers, and we work in two-week sprints. At the beginning of a sprint, each developer is assigned one or more tasks, or “stories,” to complete–this could include research for a future story or coding a piece of functionality for the application we are working on. Every morning we have our daily standup meeting, which is a report on your progress from the previous day and what you plan to work on for the rest of the day. Additionally, we have sprint refinement sessions twice per sprint, and a sprint review at the end of the sprint where we can showcase the work we’ve done.
The most rewarding aspect of my role is the opportunity to increase my knowledge as a developer. Vanguard offers a number of professional development opportunities for those in tech, including certifications and ongoing education. So far in my role, I became an AWS Certified Developer, which was both challenging and rewarding, and have attended a number of Vanguard sponsored courses through PluralSight, an online learning and development platform for those interested in technology. I’m confident this ongoing education will only open doors for further opportunity within the company and my career as a developer.
– Kevin M.
Upon joining Vanguard, I was placed on a new team that was tasked with building an internal application that supports Vanguard advisors. It’s been a pleasurable experience working with crewmembers from my team and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. On average I spend a third of my day in meetings. Outside of those meetings I’m either working on stories for a current sprint, researching, collaborating with others, or learning. Vanguard has provided me with ample learning opportunities. For example, I was recently selected to participate in a pilot for Vanguard’s new IT Divisional Learning Journey Program. And, if a training that would be beneficial to my growth becomes available, all I have to do is request permission to attend.
– Dennis P.
What advice would you share with prospective candidates who are interested in a career in IT?
I would say be prepared to put a lot of time and effort into the learning process and minimize distractions while you are learning to code. In addition to coding bootcamps like Tech Elevator, there are a ton of free resources you can find online, including Free Code Camp and Codecademy. YouTube is an excellent resource as well, as you can find a great explanation for almost any concept. Also, be patient, as there is a lot to learn.
– Kevin M.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Software Engineering, understand that companies use different tech stacks, but the general idea is the same. Pick a stack and familiarize yourself well enough that if you were hired by a company using a different stack and/or framework(s), you would be more up-to-speed and faster to contribute. Don’t compare yourself to others and remain tenacious. Whether you’re experiencing challenges learning something new or difficulties in the hiring process, it’s important to never give up.
– Dennis P.
What I learned from my summer with Vanguard
Each year we’re amazed by the tremendous contributions of our College to Corporate interns. Our goal is to provide extensive training, real-world experience, hands-on opportunities, and mentorship from professionals. In this video, you can hear directly from the interns about their summer of learning, teamwork, camaraderie, and volunteering.
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Insights from our College to Corporate interns
The Vanguard 2021 College to Corporate Interns have nearly finished their virtual time at Vanguard this summer. They’ve brought fresh ideas to the table while living #LifeatVanguard through teamwork, volunteering, camaraderie, and learning. In this blog, our interns provide advice for candidates and discuss their journey to Vanguard.
What advice do you have for students or entry-level candidates who are interested in Vanguard?
Make connections as often as you can. You never know when someone will be able to help you in the future, and hopefully you will be able to do the same for them. Making a positive impact on your peers goes a long way! – Christopher L.
Connect and message recruiters on LinkedIn! When I discovered the Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP), I messaged the current ELDP cadre and nearly every recruiter on LinkedIn. Not all of them saw my message—but many did. They were so helpful and even recommended the College to Corporate Internship that I hadn’t known about. – Ryan M.
Be interested, be humble, and be authentic. – David D.
My favorite advice during my recruitment process with Vanguard was two-pronged. One was the fundamental principle of the fiduciary mission: It’s always all about the client. Our purpose is to help clients in any way they need. The second often goes hand in hand with the first: Absorb as much information as possible from as many resources as you can. A huge, unique part of Vanguard as an institution is the wealth of information available to this wonderful peer community of financial advisors. These resources are meant to help advisors help other advisors, and in turn, to help those advisors help clients. – Mattia A.
If you’re interested in Vanguard, I would definitely recommend reaching out to any of the crew! Everyone here is welcoming and willing to talk with you. They’re all super understanding and candid about their experiences, which is very beneficial when you are trying to find a firm out of college. – Rebecca C.
If you’re interested in Vanguard, reach out to crew members whose jobs you’re interested in! Almost everyone here will be eager to set time aside to tell you about their job and give you tips about working at Vanguard. – Ethan R.
Apply early! Reach out to Vanguard employees to build relationship and a network even before you need a job. – Julia K.
Summarize your journey to Vanguard.
The main thing that attracted me to Vanguard is the culture. The idea of putting others first is present both internally and externally—making sure that our clients as well as our colleagues are provided with the resources they need to be successful. – Christopher L.
I was attracted to Vanguard because of how my family and I have been treated as clients. I want to work for a company that cares for the people it serves and has a strong sense of obligation to those it serves. – Ryan M.
I was primarily drawn to Vanguard because its reputation and mission are unmatched within the financial services industry. Since 1975, our leaders have made every major and minor decision with the best interests of our investors at the forefront. – David D.
For as long as I’ve envisioned my career path, I’ve been passionate about people and about investments. Vanguard has gifted me the opportunity to learn to help the average investor figure out how to send their kids to college, to retire, and to achieve their personal idea of optimal return on life —with a minor in portfolio implementation. 🙂 – Mattia A.
Vanguard came to an event at my school, and the people were so kind and welcoming. They talked about the positive culture and inclusivity at the firm as well as the focus on community, so I knew I had to apply. – Rebecca C.
In my freshman year of college, I met a crew member and he spoke so highly of Vanguard that I scheduled a visit to the Malvern campus for a career trip. That day I learned all about Vanguard’s culture and people and concluded that I wanted to work there. – Ethan R.
During my freshman year of college, I was given the opportunity to attend an Explore Day. During that experience I met with so many wonderful crew who had only good things to say about Vanguard. – Julia K.
Advice from crew about starting a new job
After four years on a college campus, it’s time to move on to a different type of campus in the working world. You’ve taken the classes, earned the grades and learned many of the skills you’ll need for your new job, but it’s still probably an uncertain time for you. We’ve put together some tips from our crew to help you prepare for your new position in the workforce.
When starting a new job, I have two tips that can make all the difference. First, onboarding at any organization entails an enormous amount of information coming to you in a short period of time. I suggest re-reading and saving all emails you receive early on to ensure you get the details that might be missed when reviewing the materials the first time around. Secondly, but most importantly, is to purposefully network and make connections; it will help tremendously with feeling engaged and welcomed. – Allison D.
Starting a new role is extremely exciting but can also be overwhelming. I would recommend setting some goals to accomplish within your first months. It is also important to make new connections, so schedule time with peers and key stakeholders to begin building solid relationships. This is also a great opportunity to learn from them, so be prepared to ask questions! Further, be sure to define what success looks like with your manager and get to know them better. Lastly, taking initiative and fully immersing yourself in the role will only set you up for success! – Julie G.
Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask what you might think is a silly question. If you ask that question, you’re not the first and won’t be the last. Be sure to review your new-hire benefits packet and onboarding resources before your hire date to be as prepared as you can. Familiarize yourself with the resources on your company intranet and with the support teams they have available. Be patient with yourself and your leaders in this virtual environment. We’re all learning to adapt to what the future of work will look like. – Keara F.
When I have started new roles at Vanguard, the first thing I did was set up meetings with key partners across all of the departments and divisions that I knew I would work with regularly. A coffee chat can really build rapport for when you need to come together on a future project. My other piece of advice: Observe but remember you’re in the role because your leaders see the potential in you! Do not be afraid to speak up when you identify opportunities to improve a process or outcome. – Aimee K.
Ask each person you meet for an additional name or two to do overviews with to develop your business acumen and pick up on new skills. – Ashley C.
My advice is related to your mindset. If you start a role thinking you won’t be successful, chances are you won’t. If you acknowledge you’ll have a learning curve but remind yourself of the tools you have in your toolkit to help you succeed, you’ll draw upon them when faced with adversity. I came to Vanguard very anxious about studying for the Series 7 exam (this was before the introduction of the SIE) and I found myself making assumptions about the hardest parts of the Client Relationship Associate role, including investment guidance conversations. For the first 3 – 6 months, I avoided those conversations to the best of my ability and actually made it harder on myself! Once I acknowledged the fear, but reminded myself of my qualifications, I found them to be my favorite part of the job. I even started having those conversations in Spanish! – Mike B.
It’s ok to make mistakes! The professional world can be very different from the classroom, you may have to experiment with different approaches before you get it right. Professional development is all about learning and developing best practices! – Sarah H.
Tips and advice when interviewing for Financial Advisor jobs
We recently sat down with Vanguard recruiters and asked them to share tips and best practices for interviews. In this segment of the Recruiter Q&A Series, Melissa Whitaker provides insights and advice for candidates interested in pursuing an opportunity as a Financial Advisor in our Personal Advisor Services group.
Tell me about yourself. How long have you been at Vanguard? What has your career journey looked like and what business area do you recruit for?
I have been a full-time crew member with Vanguard since August 2017, when my family relocated from New York to Pennsylvania. I have supported external talent attraction and hiring for Personal Advisor Services (PAS) since joining. In fact, my whole career has been within talent acquisition. I truly pride myself on finding not only the right technical fit, but the right cultural addition to our firm as well. I am proud of Vanguard for prioritizing diverse search efforts to promote inclusivity and build a diversified team of professionals.
More recently, I had the opportunity to speak about talent attraction to the PAS division through our Women in Leadership Series – it energizes me to share my passion with others. Vanguard has been a home where I can confidently stand behind our mission to service our clients, have true alignment to our ethics and values, and feel the investment Vanguard provides our crew members internally.
How do you recommend candidates prepare for an interview at Vanguard and for the Financial Advisor role?
CFP designated experienced advisors can best prepare by asking themselves what their top three must haves are in a new organization and job opportunity. Similar to buying a house, you are essentially prioritizing your non-negotiable requirements. Examples can be anything from company culture, work-life balance, growth opportunities, mission alignment, believing in our advice offering and client focus and more. Being able to share this with your recruiter will allow them to ensure that not only do you have what we are looking for in a candidate, but that Vanguard has what you are looking for as well. Our hope is that Vanguard is a place you can call home through retirement.
The primary means of communication with our clients in PAS is over the phone, so building a relationship with the interview team will help us to understand how that rapport would translate to our clients.
Responding to our behavioral based interview questions with how you would generally handle a situation or task is great but follow up by using real life examples. This is critical to show your resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and prioritization. My biggest bit of advice would be to have a couple specific questions prepared in advance, even if it is asking the interviewer about themselves or asking if there is anything you can clarify about your candidacy.
Why PAS at Vanguard?
The major differentiator in our PAS offering for advisors is their ability to focus on truly developing their craft of planning, while helping clients reach their financial goals. Our consultative approach allows our advisors to develop meaningful rapport and trust with our clients. Vanguard also requires the CFP designation for our advisors as part of our advice offering. In general, candidates should certainly have an alignment to Vanguard, but CFP advisors specifically should also have a good understanding and belief in the PAS offer.
What advice do you have for experienced candidates who are interested in a career change?
I most often get messages from candidates interested in reentering the workforce. I am passionate about and have been involved with major diversity initiative programs throughout my career, the most memorable being Return to Work programs for women and veterans. In fact, PAS launched a Return to Work Internship with great success. Even during the pandemic, we are committed to diversifying our search efforts through inclusivity. With that said, my advice is to continuously invest in yourself and your career – we foster a learning environment, so having an interest in sinking your teeth into a new challenge and being able to express doing that within Vanguard is key.
What additional resources can candidates reference to learn more about careers in this field at vanguard?
Watch the Vanguard Advisors Career Overview video and read our crew testimonials. Take it a step further and connect with advisors on LinkedIn or request an exploratory call to learn more prior to submitting a formal application. Our crew members are our best resource to advocate for our firm. What are you waiting for?
– Melissa Whitaker,
Personal Advisor Services Recruiter
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marcin2021-01-27 12:10:062021-01-28 22:02:31Vanguard’s annual Collaboration Summit
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kunalwagchoray2021-01-19 00:00:252021-01-21 07:17:05More than just a milestone
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jortega2021-01-06 00:40:312021-01-06 19:15:52Vanguard’s Community Stewardship impact
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marcin2020-12-17 00:42:472020-12-22 13:45:45Our top careers blogs from 2020
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marcin2020-12-10 12:22:322020-12-10 12:22:57Vanguard’s season of giving
Our top careers blogs from 2020
The end of the year is often a time to reflect on all that’s been accomplished in the last twelve months. 2020 was a unique year and we pulled together the top five career stories for you. Whether it’s your first read or you’re revisiting a favorite, we hope you enjoy!
Diverse perspectives in Vanguard’s Investment Management Group
In the spirit of celebrating International Women’s Day, we partnered with women across Vanguard’s Investment Management Group (IMG) to hear their #LifeatVanguard stories. In this series, crew and leaders touch on a variety of meaningful topics, including what drew them to Vanguard, resources used for learning, company culture and advice for women looking to join IMG.
A week in the life of a newly remote worker: Part one
Laura B. opens up about her experiences working from home at the start of the pandemic. Interested in the second installment, too? Check it out here.
How to prepare for a virtual interview
A virtual interview may not differ much from an in-person meeting, but there are still things you should keep in mind. We have pulled together some tips to ensure you are prepared and camera-ready.
Managing it all while working from home
In the month of May, the Women’s Initiative for Leadership Success (WILS) crew resource group coordinated two internal webcasts focused on working from home featuring female leaders from across Vanguard. This blog highlights the first event. Interested in the recap of the second session as well? Click here.
What a career in the Leadership Development Programs looks like
The mission of the Vanguard Specialty Programs (VSPs) is to advance Vanguard’s core purpose by delivering the next generation of talented and diverse leaders through focused attraction and accelerated development. In this blog, we highlight excerpts from articles our VSP managers recently published that provide insights into the personal experiences of alumni as well as crew who are currently participating in the undergraduate programs.
If you’re seeking an environment where you can make a difference and develop professionally, check out our Data & Analytics and Information Technology & Security career opportunities.
Thankful at Vanguard
Change has been one of the biggest themes of 2020. But one thing that won’t alter this holiday season is our hope and gratitude we have for friends, family, and co-workers. Vanguard crew have been resilient, adapting to the new environment. In this blog, they share the silver linings and lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Working from home has provided extra time to connect with family members and colleagues. We asked crew what have been some of the great, unexpected outcomes of our virtual working environment.
Many things about the current work environment are challenging—my toddler has been home from daycare, my husband’s business has been shut down, and I’ve been getting ready to welcome our second child. In the beginning I struggled to feel like I was doing my best at work or at home, but one morning, I realized how special it was to have breakfast together as a family. I typically would head to the office before my husband and son were out of bed. Now it’s something I look forward to everyday! – Lindsay B.
The biggest silver-lining for me has been the personal relationships I have been able to foster with those I work with. I really pride myself on engaging with people at the human level, and this new environment has really opened the door for an entirely new level of connection. We are getting to share a more authentic version of ourselves—seeing my colleagues interact with their kids and pets has been really special. I know at times we try to hide these things because we are “working” but I love the imperfect nature of our new environments and enjoy seeing our guards lower to be more human. – Shannon M.
I have gained the commute time and can now be with family more. I also never spent so much time with my partner on a daily basis, apart from when we were on holiday. It’s actually nice to work separately, but together, everyday! – Colette v.U.
Being away from the office and the people I have worked with for so long has made me appreciate the wonderful relationships I have made over so many years. It has also reminded me of the immense value of being together on a daily basis for better collaboration in carrying out our core purpose at Vanguard: “To take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.” – Jim C.
When asked about the best leadership lessons learned during this time, our leaders weighed in.
The best lesson I have learned during lockdown is listen to yourself and be honest with yourself and your team about how you feel. I’ve enjoyed open conversations with team members and crew from around the world on how we have all been feeling and valued the support we have all given each other. – Lisa H.
Just talking to people has become so much easier—and more important. Whether it’s chatting on video or over the phone, the power of connecting with others is unmistakably important, especially now. It’s an absolutely wonderful way to work and the entire team has taken to it very well. – Michael M.
Be patient. People are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Be sure to connect with everyone in the department at some point and let them know you care about them. – Christine F.
Living through uncertain times can be scary and make us feel like it is new and unprecedented. However, perspective is important. Remember that those who came before us also faced adversity and moments of crisis. Talking with others about our feelings really helps in making connections and understanding that we are not alone in how we feel. – Jim C.
Just say hi. It’s so easy to reach out to someone you haven’t seen or talked to since working from home started because you’re not bumping into them in the cafeteria or between buildings. I’ve been actively trying to say hello apart from any kind of business justification for getting in touch. It’s nice to get an email in your inbox that isn’t asking for anything other than a friendly response. We’re all consumed with making sure our work gets done, but it’s refreshing to read a note about what someone did for their Father’s Day, or what summer plans they have, or what great show they’ve watched recently. It’s easy to take a few minutes to reach out to a couple people to just say, “Hi.” – Brian B.
