Gradient Advisors, LLC

Registered investment adviser · Arden Hills, MN · CRD #152665

Form ADV data as of 2026-09-01

Regulatory assets

$289.3 million

Total accounts

2,152

Employees

173

Disclosure events

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

A percentage of assets under managementFixed fees (other than subscription fees)Other

Advisory services offered

Financial planning servicesPortfolio management for individuals and/or small businessesPension consulting servicesSelection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

Affiliated related persons

Broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities broker or dealerOther investment adviser (including financial planners)Accountant or accounting firmLawyer or law firmInsurance company or agency

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