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Thomas J. Giardina

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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CRD#: 4484176
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Professional summary


Thomas Joseph Giardina, who also goes by Tom Giardina, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Giardina

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, 809 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201, FINANCIAL SERVICES, MEMBER, 11/8/01, MANAGERIAL AND SERVICING CLIENTS; GIARDINA & BRESETT, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 809 NORTH ST PITTSFIELD MA 01201, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PRESIDENT, 2/1/93, 136 HRS/MONTH, FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 24, 2018 - Present

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Office #1: 809 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
RIA
CRD#: 297713
Pittsfield, MA
Past

March 21, 2007 - August 7, 2018

CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 141630
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

April 10, 2002 - September 4, 2018

TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108249
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

January 24, 2002 - March 21, 2007

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
PITTSFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(7/24/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/13/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Greensboro, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 715-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts500
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 306,343,419

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
11/27/2024
02/27/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

CRD#: 297713Pittsfield, MA 01201

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