David R. Mccaghren

GRADIENT SECURITIES

Abilene, TX 79602-8063

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CRD#: 1452802

Professional summary

David Ross Mccaghren is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Abilene, Texas.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 15, 2017 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1500 Industrial Blvd Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79602-8063

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Abilene, TX

Current

August 15, 2017 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1500 Industrial Blvd Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79602-8063

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Abilene, TX

Past

October 31, 2005 - August 18, 2017

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

ABILENE, TX

Past

October 31, 2005 - August 18, 2017

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

ABILENE, TX

Past

December 7, 2004 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 20068

ABILENE, TX

Past

June 26, 1998 - December 31, 2004

FINANCIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 114588

ABILENE, TX

Past

August 15, 1994 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

December 1, 1993 - August 19, 1994

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

January 31, 1992 - December 6, 1993

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

April 13, 1989 - February 14, 1992

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 3, 1989 - May 8, 1989

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 146

ATLANTA, GA

Past

March 20, 1986 - January 9, 1989

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

CRD#: 260

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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.

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

Arkansas
(11/9/2022)

Florida
(3/8/2023)

Georgia
(8/21/2023)

IAR

Georgia
(8/23/2023)

Indiana
(12/9/2022)

IAR

Indiana
(12/12/2022)

Missouri
(8/15/2017)

Nebraska
(6/5/2018)

IAR

Nebraska
(6/28/2018)

IAR

North Carolina
(8/29/2022)

North Carolina
(12/10/2025)

Texas
(8/15/2017)

IAR

Texas
(8/15/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/29/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/18/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1986

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/21/1994

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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

Name	Position	CRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	OWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEE	FINOP	4459768
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTT	PRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER	4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREW	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3103459

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 591,069,287

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Contact information

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David R. Mccaghren

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/29/1996

Series 63

Date: 3/18/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1986

Series 24

Date: 10/21/1994

FINRA

Current Firm

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

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