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William Gaudino

Partner at ArborStone Financial in Andover, MA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

William Gaudino is Partner of Arborstone Financial, LLC, an investment adviser managing $476M, and works from its Andover, MA office. William Gaudino has been registered as an investment adviser representative through ArborStone Financial since 6 January 2026, has 34 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 63.

34
Years in industry
0
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

William Gaudino has been Partner of ArborStone Financial since August 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. William Gaudino holds a Bachelor's degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Arborstone Financial, LLC is an Andover, MA firm with $476M under management, 1,129 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.

Bill Gaudino is a Financial Advisor of ArborStone Financial, based in Andover, MA. He has more than 40 years of experience, leads the firm's financial planning efforts, and aligns estate and tax planning with asset protection and investment management. He started his career as an Advisor with IDS, which was later acquired by American Express and eventually became Ameriprise Financial.

William Gaudino’s longest registration was 4 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (2021–2026). Before joining ArborStone Financial in 2026, William Gaudino was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.

  1. – present · under a year
    Andover, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 338225
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
    – · 4 years
    Andover, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by ArborStone Financial

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

William Gaudino is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in January 2026.

  • MassachusettsSince 6 January 2026
  • TexasSince 6 January 2026

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6317 August 1992
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 73 August 1992
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
William A Gaudino
CRD
2257180
Firm
ArborStone Financial · CRD 338225
Role
Partner
Office
10 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 109, Andover, MA 01810
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 1992
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does William Gaudino work?

William Gaudino has been Partner of Arborstone Financial, LLC since August 2025, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 6 May 2026

Is William Gaudino a financial advisor?

Yes. William Gaudino has a current investment-adviser registration in Massachusetts and Texas, through ArborStone Financial since January 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does William Gaudino have?

William Gaudino has 34 years in the financial industry, since August 1992, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has William Gaudino passed?

William Gaudino has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 1992. FINRA credited William Gaudino with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is William Gaudino based?

William Gaudino’s registered office is in Andover, MA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is William Gaudino registered with FINRA?

No. William Gaudino has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is William Gaudino a CFP?

ArborStone Financial lists William Gaudino with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Bill Gaudino, CFP® biography, arborstonefinancial.com

How can I verify William Gaudino’s record?

Search CRD 2257180 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Gaudino’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at ArborStone Financial

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2257180, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Arborstone Financial, LLC, filed 6 May 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. ArborStone Financial team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.