MBA, M.Div.
Financial Advisor
As a pastor, I walked alongside people through life’s highs, lows, and transitions. At Savant, I’m able to draw on those experiences to support individuals as they navigate the joys and challenges of their personal finances. Life transitions are often when a financial advisor is needed most, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve in that role.
William “Bill” Gauger serves as a financial advisor in Savant’s Rockford, Illinois, headquarters, bringing a unique blend of corporate finance experience and pastoral leadership to his role.
Bill spent a decade in corporate finance and accounting, supporting senior managers, before transitioning to financial services. He previously worked as an associate representative for a financial advisory firm in Downers Grove, Illinois. Earlier in his career, he served as a full-time pastor for 15 years, a role that shaped his commitment to guiding others through life’s important decisions and transitions.
Bill earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from DePaul University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University, and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Concordia Seminary. He continues to occasionally serve as a guest pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Monticello, Illinois.
Away from work, Bill enjoys time with his wife, adult stepdaughter, and their Corgi-Pomeranian-fox mix, a certified comfort dog. He’s an avid fan of Chicago sports teams, including the Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, and Bulls.