William Newman has been President and Principal of Newman Dignan & Sheerar since March 1992, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. William Newman holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering from United States Military Academy at West Point.
Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc is a Providence, RI firm with $731M under management, 536 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
William Newman is Principal and Co-Founder of NDS Wealth Advisors, based in Providence, RI, with over 35 years of investment and trust management experience. Before joining the firm, he was an investment counselor and portfolio manager with the Private Bank of BankBoston (formerly Rhode Island Hospital Trust) in Providence, where he was also the bank's investment analyst for the transportation and media/publishing industries. He served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and as a Major in the Army Reserves.
- Newman Dignan & Sheerar, IncCurrent– present · 28 yearsProvidence, RI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107565
Professional designations
Listed by Newman Dignan & Sheerar
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Newman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from January 1998; the most recent is Texas, in April 2020.
- Rhode IslandSince 1 January 1998
- TexasSince 2 April 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 February 1992 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- CRD
- 2204538
- Firm
- Newman Dignan & Sheerar · CRD 107565
- Role
- President and Principal
- Office
- 260 WEST EXCHANGE STREET, SUITE 302, Providence, RI 02903
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1997
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- newmandignan.com
Where does William Newman work?
William Newman has been President and Principal of Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc since March 1992, and is a control person of the firm.
Is William Newman a financial advisor?
Yes. William Newman has a current investment-adviser registration in Rhode Island and Texas, through Newman Dignan & Sheerar since January 1998.
How many years of experience does William Newman have?
William Newman has 28 years in the financial industry, since December 1997, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has William Newman passed?
William Newman passed the Series 65 in February 1992.
Where is William Newman based?
William Newman’s registered office is in Providence, RI.
Is William Newman registered with FINRA?
No. William Newman has no current broker registration.
Is William Newman a CFP?
Newman Dignan & Sheerar lists William Newman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify William Newman’s record?
Search CRD 2204538 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Newman’s full registration record.
