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Todd W. Knutsen

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Oakdale, MN 55128
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CRD#: 1205375
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Professional summary


Todd William Knutsen is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Oakdale, Minnesota.

Todd is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Todd has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) DBA KNUTSEN FINANCIAL GROUP; INVT REL; 924 INWOOD AVE N., OAKDALE MN 55128; INSURANCE; OWNER; START 07/2011; 50 HRS/MO; 50 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND DBA FOR SECURITIES/ADVISORY SERVICES. 2) KNUTSEN FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC; INVT REL; 924 INWOOD AVE N., OAKDALE MN 55128; ACCOUNTING; OWNER; START 03/2014; 3 HRS/MO; 3 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; ENTITY FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 27, 2015 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 924 Inwood Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Oakdale, MN
Current

August 23, 2013 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 924 Inwood Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Oakdale, MN
Past

December 10, 2013 - March 18, 2015

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
OAKDALE, ME
Past

March 9, 2009 - August 22, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
OAKDALE, MN
Past

June 18, 1991 - March 16, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 21, 1988 - March 16, 2009

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 25, 1983 - September 21, 1988

CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13747

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
GS
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Arizona
(4/9/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Arkansas
(3/27/2015)
RR
Colorado
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Colorado
(3/27/2015)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Florida
(3/30/2015)
RR
Kansas
(1/27/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/27/2015)
RR
Missouri
(4/26/2018)
IAR
Missouri
(4/26/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/27/2015)
RR
Texas
(9/13/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/23/2013)
IAR
Wisconsin
(3/27/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Phone number
(866) 991-1539
Established
Delaware since 04/09/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWM ADV PART 2A & 2B (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARDOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEANOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 591,069,287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701Oakdale, MN 55128

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