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William M. Gillen

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CRD#: 1459035
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Professional summary


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William M Gillen, who also goes by William Mckay Gillen, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Mckay Gillen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 28, 2014 - October 11, 2022

EATON VANCE WATEROAK ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 132047
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 22, 2001 - July 21, 2014

EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104859
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 1, 1996 - May 1, 2020

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 7, 1991 - November 1, 1996

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8039
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 2, 1989 - April 8, 1991

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 30, 1987 - April 6, 1989

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
Past

February 21, 1986 - August 21, 1987

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8039

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


EV
EATON VANCE WATEROAK ADVISORS
EATON VANCE INVESTMENT COUNSEL | EATON VANCE WATEROAK ADVISORS

CRD#: 132047 / SEC#: 801-63334

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Contact information


Main Address
Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 482-8260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
67

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,607
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,592,102,806

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Company Information


EATON VANCE WATEROAK ADVISORS

CRD#: 132047

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