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David Ross Mccaghren

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Abilene, TX
·CRD# 1452802·40 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1500 Industrial Blvd Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79602-8063
August 15, 2017 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1500 Industrial Blvd Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79602-8063
August 15, 2017 - Present
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
RIA
Abilene, TX
October 31, 2005 - August 18, 2017
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
BD
Abilene, TX
October 31, 2005 - August 18, 2017
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
RIA
Abilene, TX
December 7, 2004 - October 31, 2005
FINANCIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 114588
RIA
Abilene, TX
June 26, 1998 - December 31, 2004
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
August 15, 1994 - October 31, 2005
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
St. Paul, MN
December 1, 1993 - August 19, 1994
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15708
BD
Birmingham, AL
January 31, 1992 - December 6, 1993
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
April 13, 1989 - February 14, 1992
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 146
BD
Atlanta, GA
January 3, 1989 - May 8, 1989
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.·CRD# 260
BD
March 20, 1986 - January 9, 1989

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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)

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

67

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US 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 (4/13/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER—
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,848

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$607,877,168

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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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) MILLS, MCCAGHREN & ASSOCIATES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1500 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 102, ABILENE, TX 79602; INSURANCE SALES; GENERAL PARTNER; START 03/1992; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; 4 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INSURANCE AND DBA FOR SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES. 2) KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER ABILENE; KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 442 CEDAR STREET, ABILENE, TX 79601; CIVIC ORGANIZATION, HELPING CHILDREN; MEMBER; START 10/2023; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; HELP WITH VARIOUS TASKS AS NEEDED. 3. PASTURE LAND LEASE; NOT INV RELATED; 1581 COUNTY RD 134, OVALO, TX 79541; LAND LEASE; LAND OWNER; START 09/2024; 0 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; LEASES PASTURE LAND TO RANCHER FOR CATTLE GRAZING.

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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".
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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)
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arkansas
(11/9/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/8/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/21/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(8/23/2023)
RR
Indiana
(12/9/2022)
IAR
Indiana
(12/12/2022)
RR
Missouri
(8/15/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(6/5/2018)
IAR
Nebraska
(6/28/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/29/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(12/10/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/15/2017)
IAR
Texas
(8/15/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1994About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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