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William Aristeo Godines Castro

IRVINE, CA
·CRD# 6527211·10 years experience

Professional Summary

William Aristeo Godines Castro, who also goes by William Castro, William A Godines Castro, William Aristeo Godines Castro, William Godinez, was a registered financial advisor. William was registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

William Castro, William A Godines Castro, William Aristeo Godines Castro, William Godinez

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Years of Experience

10 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Unknown Firm·
3333 Michelson Drive Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612
August 26, 2026 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 317245
RIA
Brea, CA
May 21, 2025 - August 12, 2026
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Brea, CA
September 18, 2024 - August 12, 2026
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
Glendale, CA
November 6, 2020 - April 18, 2023
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Irvine, CA
April 16, 2020 - October 7, 2020
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Pasadena, CA
November 22, 2016 - September 14, 2018

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Current Firm

No current employment

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Other business activities

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Castle Consulting and Strategy LLC; 2350 Redhill Ave 3749, Santa Ana CA 92705; non-inv rel; consulting services for business development; Consultant; start date=11/2025; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=0; providing operational development consulting for businesses Ceth and Castle Insurance Services (DBAs: Fortryss Financial; Castle Risk Advisors); Is the business investment related: Yes; Location of the business: 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 300 Irvine CA 92612 United States; Description of the business: Insurance agency, doing business as Fortryss Financial and Castle Risk Advisors. Sells insurance products to individuals and businesses, including advisory clients of CCM, and earns commissions. CCM does not offer insurance.; Position Title: Agent; Responsibilities Duties: Co-owner and licensed insurance agent. Recommends and sells insurance products and receives commissions.; Start date with business: 2026-08-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 60; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 60

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
California
(8/26/2026)

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Exams

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Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2025About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2020About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2020About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2016About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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