Joseph S. Zutlas

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CRD#: 1457316

Professional summary

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Joseph Steven Zutlas, who also goes by James Steven Zutlas, Joseph S Zutlas, Joseph Zutlas, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Joseph had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

James Steven Zutlas | Joseph S Zutlas | Joseph Zutlas

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

January 3, 2019 - December 31, 2024

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

OCALA, FL

Past

June 1, 2012 - July 11, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

OCALA, FL

Past

October 20, 2005 - June 1, 2012

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13366

OCALA, FL

Past

June 7, 2004 - October 25, 2005

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

TAMPA, FL

Past

March 31, 2004 - June 4, 2004

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

April 18, 2002 - April 6, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

LAVISTA, NE

Past

March 18, 1999 - April 24, 2002

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 38697

PETALUMA, CA

Past

December 13, 1995 - April 2, 1999

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

DULUTH, GA

Past

February 19, 1986 - December 21, 1987

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

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

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/25/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/15/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/11/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/26/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/12/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARD	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEAN	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	2371362
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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Joseph S. Zutlas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/25/2005

Series 63

Date: 5/15/2000

SIE

Date: 7/11/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/26/2003

Series 6

Date: 12/12/1995

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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