John A. Sicola

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Houston, TX

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CRD#: 1391472

Professional summary

John Anthony Sicola is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 5, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #2: 5233 Bellaire Blvd # 353, Bellaire, TX 77401

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Houston, TX

Past

February 25, 2022 - March 28, 2025

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Houston, TX

Past

March 13, 2017 - January 21, 2020

TUCKER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174844

Houston, TX

Past

June 8, 2012 - September 17, 2015

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 22, 2010 - June 18, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 21, 2008 - July 1, 2010

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 18, 2005 - November 8, 2006

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

BELLAIRE, TX

Past

May 18, 2004 - March 30, 2005

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

January 10, 2003 - March 25, 2004

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14646

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

October 5, 2000 - October 29, 2002

CANADA LIFE OF AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 24220

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

June 24, 1999 - July 10, 2000

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

April 7, 1998 - June 21, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Past

September 26, 1997 - March 26, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

Past

May 9, 1997 - September 26, 1997

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 146

ATLANTA, GA

Past

November 22, 1994 - April 16, 1997

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

January 2, 1986 - December 31, 1994

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 13626

PHOENIX, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(5/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/3/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/17/2015

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/4/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/4/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4105 Lexington Avenue N. Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Mailing Address

Phone number

(877) 885-0508

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

169

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 10-2025 (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 218,611,410

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John A. Sicola

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Anthony Sicola's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

TUCKER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CANADA LIFE OF AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/3/1985

SIE

Date: 9/17/2015

Series 7

Date: 6/4/2003

Series 6

Date: 12/4/1985

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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