# Vanguard Dealer Services: Management consulting, Fairfield, United States

> Vanguard Dealer Services: Vanguard Dealer Services is an automotive consulting and Finance & Insurance (F&I) firm based in Fairfield, New Jersey.

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# Vanguard Dealer Services

Vanguard Dealer Services is an automotive consulting and Finance & Insurance (F&I) firm based in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Management consulting Fairfield, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1998 28 years old
- **Team:** 78 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** Seed Aug 2015

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Vanguard Dealer Services

Vanguard Dealer Services is an automotive consulting and Finance & Insurance (F&I) firm based in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Established in 1999, the company specializes in enhancing dealership profitability through comprehensive F&I training, compliance support, and a range of insurance-backed products. With approximately 70–77 employees, Vanguard operates across multiple U.S. locations, including Syracuse, Barrington, and Chesterfield. The firm offers a full suite of services designed to support automotive dealerships. This includes consulting and training, F&I development, and customer retention strategies. Vanguard also provides a diverse menu of insurance-backed F&I products, such as vehicle service contracts, tire and rim protection, and GAP coverage. Recognized as a leader in the F&I industry, Vanguard has been acknowledged as the largest agency in the country for F&I knowledge and dealership consulting services for ten consecutive years.

## What company datasets say Vanguard Dealer Services raised

Funding, as reported

The last round reported **Seed** Aug 2015

Last round date **Aug 2015**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 6 on the team.

- **James Polley** Manager, CEO and Secretary of Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C. and Royal Guard, L.L.C., the Issuers. Manager of Dealers i
- **R. Patrick Becker** Manager, CEO and Secretary of Dealership Development LLC, the Issuer. i
- **Andrew Cook** Manager, VP and Asst Secretary of Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C., Royal Guard, L.L.C. and Dealership Development LLC, i
- **A. Andrew Levinson** Manager of Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C., Royal Guard, L.L.C. and Dealership Development LLC, the Issuers. i
- **Brandon Andrew Pinderhughes** Manager of Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C., Royal Guard, L.L.C. and Dealership Development LLC, the Issuers. i
- **Michael Seergy** Manager of Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C. and Royal Guard, L.L.C., the Issuers. i

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Management consulting
- **Industry code:** NAICS 561990, 541611, 524210, SIC 7389, 8742, 6411
- **Region:** New Jersey
- **Revenue:** $32M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/sales-strategy-and-proficiency-analysis)

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