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David L. Garman

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CRD#: 1462263
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Lee Garman, who also goes by Dave Garman, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. David had worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Garman

Other business activities


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1. Designed Retirement Wealth Strategies; Investment Related; 9375 E Shea Blvd Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ 85260; Advisory; Owner; Investment Advisor Representative; 05/2024; 80hrs/mo; 80hrs/mo during trading; Investment Advisory 2. Garman Insurance Services; Investment Related; 9375 E Shea Blvd Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ 85260; Insurance; Owner; Agent; 04/2024; 80hrs/mo; 80hrs/mo during trading; Insurance Services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 5, 2024 - December 19, 2024

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

September 27, 2023 - December 6, 2023

EMPIRIKAL PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282691
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

May 19, 2021 - September 8, 2023

MIDWEST WEALTH PLANNING INSTITUTE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307974
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 26, 2020 - December 31, 2020

MIDWEST WEALTH PLANNING INSTITUTE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307974
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 1, 2018 - November 4, 2019

NFSG CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130814
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 28, 2018 - November 4, 2019

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 4, 2017 - October 1, 2018

GARMAN WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 290130
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 9, 2017 - August 8, 2017

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113908
Indianapolis, IN
Past

June 1, 2017 - August 8, 2017

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 144131
MCLEAN, VA
Past

November 10, 2016 - December 23, 2016

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 2016 - December 6, 2016

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
Indianapolis, IN
Past

January 14, 2015 - February 2, 2016

TRIUMPH WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 153175
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 3, 2013 - February 2, 2016

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 23, 2012 - October 1, 2013

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 4, 2012 - January 12, 2012

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 16, 2010 - December 31, 2011

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 2, 2010 - September 29, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 13, 2005 - February 8, 2010

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 8, 2004 - June 13, 2005

ROUND HILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35223
ALAMO, CA
Past

March 15, 2004 - March 26, 2004

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1459
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 2, 2002 - April 10, 2003

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 23, 2001 - June 4, 2002

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 14, 1999 - March 20, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 1994 - June 23, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 1992 - May 13, 1994

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 1991 - June 1, 1992

UNITED PACIFIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21632
Past

August 25, 1989 - January 18, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1986 - August 25, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/8/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/3/1997
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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)


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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 Accounts3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 218,611,410

Red Flags


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Company Information


GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665

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