Gradient Advisors, LLC
Registered investment adviser · Arden Hills, MN · CRD #152665
Form ADV data as of 2026-09-01Regulatory assets
$289.3 million
Total accounts
2,152
Employees
173
Disclosure events
7
Firm details
- Website: http://house.gradientadvisors.com
- Telephone: 877-885-0508
- SEC file number: 801-71000
- Most recent Form ADV filing: 2026-03-31
- SEC record: View this firm on the SEC's IAPD site
Disciplinary disclosures
This firm reports 6 disclosure questions answered Yes, covering 7 reported events. Form ADV Item 11 covers charges and pending proceedings as well as findings, so a Yes answer is not itself a finding of wrongdoing. The underlying detail is filed with the SEC.
- Another regulator found a false statement, omission, or dishonest, unfair, or unethical conduct
- Another regulator found a violation of investment-related regulations or statutes
- Another regulator entered an order in connection with investment-related activity (past 10 years)
- Another regulator denied, suspended, or revoked a registration or restricted activity
- A court enjoined the firm in connection with investment-related activity (past 10 years)
- Currently subject to a civil proceeding that could result in a disclosure under 11.H.(1)
Assets and accounts
| Provides continuous and regular supervisory or management services | Yes |
| Discretionary regulatory assets under management | $0 |
| Non-discretionary regulatory assets under management | $289.3 million |
| Total regulatory assets under management | $289.3 million |
| Discretionary accounts | 0 |
| Non-discretionary accounts | 2,152 |
| Total accounts | 2,152 |
| Regulatory assets under management attributable to non-U.S. persons | $0 |
People
| Total employees (excluding clerical) | 173 |
| Employees performing investment advisory functions (including research) | 166 |
| Employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer | 5 |
| Employees registered as investment adviser representatives with a state | 173 |
| Employees registered as IARs for another investment adviser | 2 |
| Employees who are licensed insurance agents | 166 |
| Firms or persons who solicit advisory clients on the firm's behalf | 0 |
Custody
| Has custody of client cash or bank accounts | No |
| Has custody of client securities | No |
| A related person has custody of client cash or bank accounts | No |
| A related person has custody of client securities | No |
| The firm acts as a qualified custodian | No |
| A related person acts as a qualified custodian | No |
How the firm is compensated
Advisory services offered
Affiliated related persons
Reported conflicts of interest
Form ADV Items 8 asks advisers to disclose arrangements that may create a conflict with client interests. This firm answered Yes to:
- Buys or sells for itself securities it also recommends to clients
- Compensates a non-employee for client referrals
- Provides employee compensation specifically for obtaining clients
Client types
| Type of client | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 2,097 | $188.8 million |
| High net worth individuals | 52 | $100.4 million |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 3 | $139,760 |