Michael C. Dailey

GRADIENT ADVISORS

TRUMBULL, CT

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CRD#: 1885685

Professional summary

Michael Charles Dailey is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Trumbull, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) ENTITY: THE COLLEGE AUTHORITY, INC.; LOCATION: 36 OAKLAND, TRUMBULL, CT; POSITION: OWNER; NATURE: CONSULTS WITH PARENTS ON COLLEGE FUNDING AND FINANCIAL AID; NON-INVESTMENT; START: 7-2006; HOURS: 80/MO. 2) ENTITY: DBA - CLARITY INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC; LOCATION: 36 OAKLAND DR, TRUMBULL, CT; POSITION: OWNER; NATURE: ADVISORY SERVICES, FIXED LIFE, ANNUITY, HEALTH, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE; START: 7/2006; HOURS: 20/MO. 3) ENTITY: Harbour Mortgage Group, LLC; LOCATION: Guilford, HAMDEN, CT; POSITION: LOAN ORIGINATOR; NATURE: ORIGINATE MORTGAGES; START: 1/2014; HOURS: 3/WEEK.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 20, 2012 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

TRUMBULL, CT

Past

July 8, 2000 - May 18, 2001

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

September 1, 1999 - July 8, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14521

CONCORD, NH

Past

April 21, 1998 - September 27, 1999

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

October 2, 1996 - January 1, 1998

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

January 1, 1995 - February 27, 1996

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Past

October 19, 1988 - December 31, 1992

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

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

Connecticut
(1/20/2012)

IAR

Texas
(3/4/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/5/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/17/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/17/1988

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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Michael C. Dailey

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Charles Dailey's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC FS, INC.

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/5/2011

Series 63

Date: 10/17/1988

Series 6

Date: 10/17/1988

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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