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GRADIENT Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$601,050,437

Clients

4,546

4% high-net-worth

Advisors

67

of 67 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

68

Typical

Average account size

$132,215

About

Gradient Securities, LLC (doing business as Gradient Wealth Management) provides financial planning, consulting, non‑discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement‑plan advisory services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm also arranges and monitors third‑party managers and delivers implementation support and ongoing client reviews tied to those manager relationships.

The firm emphasizes a non‑discretionary model — its brochure reports approximately $607.9 million of assets under management on a non‑discretionary basis — so advisors recommend securities and obtain client approval before trading. Investment work combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and often relies on third‑party managers; Gradient discloses that it receives solicitor, revenue‑sharing, or incentive payments from some recommended TPMs and monitors TPM performance on an ongoing basis.

What is distinctive is the firm’s combination of activities and ownership ties: Gradient operates as a FINRA‑registered broker‑dealer, maintains insurance‑wholesaling and Medicare distribution affiliates (including Gradient Insurance Brokerage and Ascentium Insurance Solutions), and has detailed revenue‑sharing and incentive arrangements with several TPMs and custodians (for example, a stated split of revenue on certain fixed annuities and credited incentives from custodians). The brochure consistently discloses these relationships and the firm’s mitigation practices, noting client choice and written disclosures where conflicts may arise.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning based on negotiated complexity and client needs

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.00% annually (negotiable, maximum) $0+: up to 1.00% annually for ERISA plan services (negotiable) $0+: varies by TPM, e.g., 1.00% to 2.00% annually $0+: 1.25% annually for Gradient Investments, LLC TPM $0+: 1.95% to 2.00% annually for other TPMs

Commissions

Commissions may be earned as registered representatives or insurance agents through broker-dealer activities and insurance sales

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $300 per hour for limited scope financial planning services, negotiated per engagement

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees (negotiable based on complexity) and hourly fees up to $300/hour (negotiable)

Main office location

GRADIENT Wealth Management

4105 Lexington Avenue N, Suite 380

Arden Hills MN 55126, United States

Number of offices

47

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Craig D

Series 63, Series 65

Lewiston, ME

Gradient Securities, LLC

Craig Dickson is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Bill Reduction, LLC and MYNETKING, as well as ownership interests in Dickson Enterprises and Gonyea Enterprises. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and frequently utilizes third-party managers in its client solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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George Y

Series 63, Series 66

Arden Hills, MN

Gradient Securities, LLC

George Yankoupe II is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2014. He also serves as a senior case design specialist at Case Central, LLC, a financial planning firm, and owns Fletcher House Financial, which focuses on fixed insurance sales. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm integrates advisory and broker-dealer services and routinely uses third-party managers while maintaining a non-discretionary approach to asset management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brandon U

CFP®, Series 66

Arden Hills, MN

Gradient Securities, LLC

Brandon Ulmer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gradient Securities, LLC and has previously worked at FPS Financial, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Minnesota public notary. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes third-party manager referrals and limited-scope ERISA plan services while maintaining a mix of advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lindsay C

CFP®, Series 66

Canton, OH

Gradient Securities, LLC

Lindsay Cameron is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Securities, LLC since 2015. She also has a longstanding association with Hackenberg Financial dating back to 2007. Outside of her advisory roles, Cameron is an adjunct professor at Walsh University Business School, where she teaches advanced portfolio management, and she operates a life coaching business. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Todd K

ChFC®, Series 63

Arden Hills, MN

Gradient Securities, LLC

Todd Knutsen is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2013 and also operates Knutsen Financial Group, PLLC, which provides accounting services. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions, frequently utilizes third-party managers, and manages a substantial amount of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sean P

Series 66

Tomball, TX

Gradient Securities, LLC

Sean Perez is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2016, following nine years at Allstate Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and emphasizes non-discretionary advice supported by a network of third-party managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Roger T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Gradient Securities, LLC

Roger Tennyson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is associated with Gradient Securities, LLC and has operated several DBAs including Tennyson Wealth Management and Tennyson Insurance Solutions since 2018. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a managing member of Martin Financial Services, LLC, an accounting entity. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third‑party manager referrals, non‑discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker‑dealer, offering a mix of advisory and commissionable securities and insurance products.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wendall C

Series 63, Series 65

Redlands, CA

Gradient Securities, LLC

Wendall Corley is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities since 2016 and previously at Equinox Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Corley also maintains a part-time insurance agent role. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and trusts. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions, utilizing third-party managers and a non-discretionary investment approach.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert D

Series 66

Peachtree City, GA

Gradient Securities, LLC

Robert Dahl is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services Inc and Prime Financial Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an Amazon store under Ultra Homes, LLC. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and frequently employs third-party managers in its investment approach.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John K

Series 63, Series 65

Lincoln, NE

Gradient Securities, LLC

John Kohles is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Wealth Management, American Senior Benefits, Lone Wolf Technology, and Allstate Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, Kohles serves as president and coach of a nonprofit baseball team called Lincoln Regulators. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a notable mix of non-discretionary management, third-party manager referrals, and commissionable securities and insurance products.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jamie W

Series 63, Series 65

Lansing, MI

Gradient Securities, LLC

Jamie Wing is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Synergy Life Annuity, LLC since 2023 and has been affiliated with Synergy Financial Group, LLC and JW Wealth Management Group, LLC since 2009 and 2007, respectively. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a notable business model involving third-party manager referrals and a mix of advisory and commissionable securities services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Morgan S

Series 66

Arden Hills, MN

Gradient Securities, LLC

Morgan Smick is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Bremer Bank and Bethel University. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fairmont Area Schools. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various business entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a business model notable for its use of third-party managers and multiple affiliated entities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alexandra R

Series 66

Sayre, PA

Gradient Securities, LLC

Alexandra Richey is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Citizens & Northern Bank. Outside of advising, she serves as a volleyball bookkeeper for the Troy Area School District. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a notable focus on third-party manager referrals and non-discretionary advice.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tyler T

Series 66

New Port Richey, FL

Gradient Securities, LLC

Tyler Tury is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Common Cents Wealth Advisors, LLC and Common Cents Tax and Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a church deacon and is involved in tax preparation through a related business. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services with a focus on third-party manager referrals and non-discretionary investment advice.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy R

Series 63, Series 65

Arden Hills, MN

Gradient Securities, LLC

Timothy Rosga is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an insurance agent providing financial consulting and various insurance product sales through Nohner Rosga Financial. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm integrates third-party manager referrals and ERISA plan services with a business model that includes both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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