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.

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.

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.

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.

Timothy Rosga is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc., City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent providing financial consulting and various life insurance products through a separate business. Gradient Securities, LLC operates as a multi-team firm offering financial planning, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities and trusts. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach with third-party manager oversight and maintains multiple affiliated businesses, disclosing revenue-sharing arrangements in client communications.

Eric Nohner is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining client approval on trade execution.

Matthew Engstrom is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Bank of America, and Merrill. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 investment advisor representatives across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Eric Dirkes is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC in Arden Hills, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Farmers Financial Solutions, Fraser, Meridian, and RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non‑discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement‑plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm operates primarily under a non‑discretionary model, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and often works with third‑party managers while maintaining detailed disclosures regarding its revenue-sharing and incentive arrangements.

Matthew Jorgensen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Securities, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC. He serves on the board of the Somerset Youth Hockey Association. 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 business entities. The firm typically delivers advice on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes extensive affiliations and revenue arrangements involving affiliated insurance and investment entities.

Richard Reid is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2013 and also owns and operates several other businesses, including Scott Reid CPAs, providing tax and accounting services, and Scott & Sarah Investments, a master franchise for high-end graphic printing. Reid is also treasurer of the nonprofit organization World Link Associates. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, emphasizing non-discretionary advice with client approval required for trade execution.

Katie Grage is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gradient Advisors, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Compliance for RIA Registrar, a compliance consulting firm. Gradient Securities, LLC (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 and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis often supported by third-party managers, while also disclosing relevant revenue-sharing relationships.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.