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CFP

Brian Edward Gardiner

25 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
155 advisors
Number of Clients
6,466 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$251K average
Assets Under Management
$1.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $100K2.50%
$100K - $250K2.25%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M1.75%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.50%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.25%
$5.0M - $10.0M1.00%
$10M+0.75%

Maximum fees permitted. Refer to the Investment Advisory Agreement for your specific fee.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Minimum Annual Fee:$90

VAS offers four different fee structures: flat annual fee, flat percentage, threshold billing, or tiered billing. The specific fee structure is outlined in your Investment Advisory Agreement. The tables in the brochure reflect the MAXIMUM management fees VAS permits. Clients are also responsible for transaction and service fees. The minimum annual management fee is $90.00. Financial planning services are offered on an hourly or annual basis, with fees agreed upon in advance.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY, 11797

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
March 2025
Pending
Employment Separation After Allegations
December 2011
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Brian is involved in several outside business activities, including insurance sales, real estate rental properties, estate planning, and tax preparation. He dedicates a few hours per week to insurance sales and rental properties, about 10% of his time to estate planning, and about a quarter of his time to tax preparation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanderbilt Securities, LLCBroker
February 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
February 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Coastal Equities, INC.Broker
May 2020 - February 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Coastal Investment Advisors
May 2020 - February 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Cabot Lodge Securities LLCBroker
June 2013 - May 2020 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Allied Beacon Partners, INC.Broker
March 2012 - June 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos
Cl Wealth Management LLC
March 2012 - May 2020 · 8 yrs 2 mos
AXA Advisors, LLC
June 2009 - December 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos
AXA Advisors, LLC Broker
June 2009 - December 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
July 2002 - June 2009 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
June 2002 - June 2009 · 7 yrs
The Lincoln National Life Insurance CompanyBroker
June 2002 - June 2006 · 4 yrs
Intersecurities, INC. Broker
April 2001 - May 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo
Suntrust Securities, INC.Broker
September 2000 - March 2001 · 6 mos
Dean Witter Reynolds INC.Broker
August 1999 - March 2000 · 7 mos
State Registrations6 states
MDNYOHPASCWV
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