LIFE AT VANGUARD

Benefits and rewards

We take a holistic approach when it comes to the well-being of our crew. We offer support for financial, physical, and personal wellness.

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Our mission drives us. Our crew drive our mission.

Vanguard looks at your long-term success—at work and in life—and provides a total rewards package that will support you through the many phases and stages of your life.

Here are some of the financial, physical, and personal wellness tools we provide to our U.S. crew.

Financial wellness

Helping you achieve lasting financial well-being

Meaningful work deserves meaningful rewards

Beyond your competitive salary, we recognize and reward the impact of your contributions each year by offering opportunities for:

  • Performance bonuses or overtime pay.
  • Merit-based salary increases.
  • Monetary awards for recognition.
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When our clients do well, you do well

Our Partnership Plan is an annual cash award that’s tied to how well we do for our clients and our collective company performance. It grounds us in driving client outcomes and rewards us all when we deliver on our mission.

Retirement readiness: It’s our business

We match—dollar for dollar—up to the first 4% of what you contribute to your Vanguard 401(k).

But we don’t stop there.

Regardless of your personal contribution, we help you save by contributing 10% of your salary to your 401(k).

The average 401(k) balance for Vanguard crew is 3x the national average1.

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The average 401(k) balance for Vanguard crew is 3x the national average1

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Support for your education journey, even after graduation

We’re among the one in five employers offering a student loan repayment assistance benefit.2

Physical wellness

Supporting your lifelong health journey

Health savings for care throughout your career and beyond

Vanguard bolsters your health savings account (HSA) with a significant and unparalleled employer contribution seed. Plus, we match your contributions by 1.5x. This helps you save for health care expenses now and in retirement.

Vanguard contributes up to 4x more to your HSA compared to other contributing employers2

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Vanguard contributes up to 4x more to your HSA compared to other contributing employers2

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Flexible and inclusive health care plans for you and your loved ones

Our health care plans are designed to support all five generations in our workplace, with flexible options tailored to your personal needs.

Medical plans

You pay 48% less in payroll contributions for medical plans compared to similar firms3

Fertility benefits

We’re one of 45% of employers who offer fertility services.4

On-site wellness

Most of our offices feature on-site health care clinics and fitness centers.

Personal wellness

Empowering you with support, compassion, and care

Your mental health and well-being are a priority

Vanguard cares about your well-being and the people who matter most to you. Whether you’re prioritizing mental health, navigating life’s challenges, or caring for a loved one, we offer resources to help support you every step of the way.

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The right support, when you need it most

We partner with trusted organizations to offer expert resources and guidance for life’s challenges.

Caring for a loved one

We’re among the one in four employees offering a concierge program for crew who are managing complex care for a loved one5

Therapy and coaching

Our crew have access to twice as many coaching and therapy sessions compared to employees at other companies.6

Flexible spending for whatever wellness means to you

Vanguard provides an annual wellness stipend for crew to use toward a wide variety of well-being and lifestyle expenses, from fitness club memberships to streaming services, pet care, childcare, and more. This stipend is 2.5x more than the average amount offered by other employers.7

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Time off

We offer a competitive PTO program designed to support your well-being both inside and outside of work.8

Family care leave

We support our crew with paid family care leave.

Volunteering time

We’re among the 30% of employers who offer fully paid time off for volunteerism.9

Bereavement

We know that everyone defines family differently. That’s why we offer inclusive bereavement leave to support you during the loss of a loved one.

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Everyone’s path to financial, physical, and personal wellness looks different

As a crew member, you can customize your benefits and rewards to the things you hold most dear.

  • 1Vanguard, How America Saves, 2026
  • 2Aon, Benefit SpecSelect, 2026
  • 3Aon, Bench Health Value InitiativeTM (HVI) Benchmarking Report, 2026
  • 4Aon, Employer Benefit Survey, 2025
  • 5Transamerica Institute, Survey of U.S. Employers, April 2025
  • 6International Employee Assistance Professional Association, 2019
  • 7Espresa, Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Benchmark and Trends Report, 2026
  • 8Aon, Benefits Index, 2025
  • 9SHRM, Benefits Survey, 2026