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Patrick K
Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Patrick Kulzer is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CRI Securities and Minnesota Life Insurance Company for 24 years, as well as at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks. He also owns Growth Consulting, LLC, which provides management consulting services. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary model and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers to support client portfolios.
Mark M
Series 66
South Bend, IN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Mark Mcnamee is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Gradient Securities since 2012. Mcnamee also owns and manages Golden Dome Investments, Inc, a retail business, and serves as treasurer for a State Senate political campaign. Additionally, he provides accounting and tax preparation services through his CPA practice. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and frequently utilizes third-party managers.
Bryon D
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Woodbury, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Bryon Deiss is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Cetera. Outside of advising, he is also a musician and vocalist who performs with the Righteous Rock Band at events several times per year. Gradient Securities, LLC (doing business as Gradient Wealth Management) provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach and collaborates with multiple third-party managers, offering implementation support and ongoing client reviews.
Edil L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Orlando, FL
Gradient Securities, LLC
Edil Llanos II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Gradient Securities, LLC and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and SunTrust. Outside of his advisory role, Llanos owns Monopolize Financial Wealth, which sells insurance products. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, including third-party manager referrals and ERISA plan consulting.
Andrew O
Series 63, Series 65
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Andrew O'Neill is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2011. O'Neill is also involved in several business ventures, including ownership of O'Neill Asset Management, LLC, and serves as a board member for Community Kids, an inner-city ministry. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer offerings and routinely utilizes third-party managers in its investment approach.
Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Michael McCullough is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an accounting practice as a CPA through Michael J. McCullough, Ltd. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various institutional clients, often utilizing third-party managers and offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services.
Deborah B
Series 63, Series 65
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Deborah Bluhm is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Securities and RIA Registrar, LLC since 2015. She also serves as a director of compliance and consultant for independent RIAs through RIA Registrar, LLC. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and often employs third-party managers while arranging and monitoring these relationships.
John S
Series 66
Grand Rapids, MI
Gradient Securities, LLC
John Spears is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise and Pruco Securities LLC. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Beach Boys, LLC for four years. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and extensive use of third-party managers.
Jack W
Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Jack Welchlin is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities and Core Income Advisors since 2023, following roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He also works with Core Income Advisors to assist financial advisors and carriers in processing annuity contracts. Gradient Securities, 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, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers alongside affiliated entities.
Deborah B
CFP®, Series 63
Gilbert, AZ
Gradient Securities, LLC
Deborah Bishopp is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC and Impact Wealth Advisory, PLLC, where she has held leadership roles since 2015 and 2018 respectively. Bishopp is also involved in business networking through a membership committee role with Business Network International. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides non-discretionary financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes third-party managers and offers ERISA plan services, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities with a broad network of affiliated entities.
Paul V
Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Paul Vessel is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities since 2020 and previously held positions at Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing proofreading services for manuscripts. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes a mix of third-party managers and non-discretionary strategies.
Jamie J
CFP®, Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Jamie Jochum is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Prudential-affiliated firms. 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, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers advisory services alongside commissionable securities and insurance products, typically delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for trades.
Brandon G
ChFC®, Series 63
Katy, TX
Gradient Securities, LLC
Brandon Green is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2016 and previously operated Green & Associates Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is active in committee work with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers and the Million Dollar Round Table, and he participates in charitable activities through the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a non-discretionary investment model, often uses third-party managers, and discloses revenue-sharing arrangements related to its recommended managers and insurance affiliates.
Michael F
Series 63, Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Michael Farrington is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and also serves as Director of Compliance at RIA Registrar, LLC, providing compliance consulting. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and extensive use of third-party managers.
Lindsay M
Series 66
Clemson, SC
Gradient Securities, LLC
Lindsay May is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Keowee Financial Group, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., EkoMovers, and Fit4Kidz. Outside of advisory services, she is a licensed agent offering fixed insurance products through various insurance companies. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and routinely utilizes third-party managers while also functioning as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.
J Paul P
Series 63, Series 65
Crowley, TX
Gradient Securities, LLC
J Paul Prasifka is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rhodes Securities, Inc. for nine years before joining Gradient Securities in 2022. Prasifka is also president elect of the Fort Worth Texas Exes alumni association. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a non-discretionary investment model and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often working with third-party managers.
Kevin M
Series 63, Series 65
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Kevin Mix is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities and its related entities since 2011 and is currently affiliated with Looking Glass Wealth Management. 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 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 services and commissionable securities and insurance products.
David B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Bernardston, MA
Gradient Securities, LLC
David Brady is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, working at Gradient Securities since 2016 and running Brady Associates Inc. since 1979. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a consulting and accounting entity focused on rental property management and related services. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management primarily to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary model and blends fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often working with third-party managers for portfolio implementation and ongoing oversight.
Grace H
ChFC®, Series 63
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Grace Haverkamp is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2013, including roles at Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Insurance Brokerage. Outside of advising, she serves as a co-trustee for a family living revocable trust and has held a vice president of marketing position within the insurance sector. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary model with an investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers.
Rachel S
Series 63, Series 66
Arden Hills, MN
Gradient Securities, LLC
Rachel Sams is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Our Hearts Align, a nonprofit focused on pregnancy loss awareness, and participates in several professional networking and community groups in Florida. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining client approval on investment decisions.
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