Willard Saperston has been an investment adviser representative at Saperston Legacy Advisors since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Saperston Legacy Advisors, Inc. is a Hamburg, NY firm with $181M under management, 436 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Willard Saperston’s longest registration was 24 years at Willard B Saperston, Inc. (1994–2018). Before joining Saperston Legacy Advisors in 2021, Willard Saperston was registered through Brighton Securities Corp. and Saperston Asset Management, Inc.
- – present · 5 yearsSarasota, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105849
- Brighton Securities Corp.– · 7 yearsSarasota, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3875
- Saperston Asset Management, Inc.– · 5 yearsHamburg, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 44379
Investment adviser representative registrations
Willard Saperston is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from August 2021; the most recent is Texas, in March 2026.
- FloridaSince 9 September 2021
- New YorkSince 13 August 2021
- TexasSince 23 March 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 11 November 2000 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 30 May 1989 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 10 December 1981 |
| PC | AMEX Put and Call Exam | 1 June 1977 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 May 1977 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- AMEX Put and Call Exam
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Willard Basch Saperston
- CRD
- 838581
- Firm
- Saperston Legacy Advisors · CRD 105849
- Office
- 1966 Hillview St., Sarasota, FL 34239
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 1977
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Willard Saperston work?
Willard Saperston is an investment adviser representative registered through Saperston Legacy Advisors, Inc. since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Willard Saperston a financial advisor?
Yes. Willard Saperston has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, New York and Texas, through Saperston Legacy Advisors since August 2021.
How many years of experience does Willard Saperston have?
Willard Saperston has 49 years in the financial industry, since June 1977, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Willard Saperston passed?
Willard Saperston has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, PC, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 1977. FINRA credited Willard Saperston with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Willard Saperston work before Saperston Legacy Advisors?
Before Saperston Legacy Advisors, Willard Saperston was registered through Saperston Asset Management, Inc., October 2013 to November 2018; Willard B Saperston, Inc., January 1994 to November 2018.
Where is Willard Saperston based?
Willard Saperston’s registered office is in Sarasota, FL.
Is Willard Saperston registered with FINRA?
No. Willard Saperston has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Willard Saperston’s record?
Search CRD 838581 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Willard Saperston’s full registration record.