AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
RK

Richard S. Kidder

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 732229
RK

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Stone Kidder was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Richard had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Past

March 15, 2012 - May 6, 2016

WOOD (ARTHUR W.) COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3798
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 18, 2006 - March 14, 2012

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 2, 2001 - July 19, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 11, 2001

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 11, 1990 - July 16, 1997

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 375
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1989 - June 22, 1990

HOMANS, MCGRAW, TRULL, VALEO & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14647
Past

January 4, 1988 - April 27, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 25, 1982 - January 9, 1988

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

June 23, 1981 - September 13, 1982

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/9/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/6/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/20/1981
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

W(
WOOD (ARTHUR W.) COMPANY, INC.
ARTHUR W. WOOD COMPANY | WOOD (ARTHUR W.) COMPANY, INC. | THE NEW ENGLAND COMPANY | ARTHUR WOOD INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ARTHUR W. WOOD COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 3798 / SEC#: , 8-3368

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 12/10/2025
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Massachusetts since 09/01/1899
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MCCARTHY, DONALD PHILIPDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT/CEO, CCO858923

Disclosures

Regulatory Event10

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

WOOD (ARTHUR W.) COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 3798

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Richard Kidder

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.