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Stephen C. Vignale

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CRD#: 1951206
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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.

Stephen Carl Vignale, CFP®, who also goes by Steve VIgnale, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Stephen had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Vignale

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) dba Wealth Financial Group West, Inc.; Investment Related; 650 Town Center Dr #920, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; Retirement and Financial Planning; Agent; Start date 11/2018 2) SELF-EMPLOYED INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA; SALE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS; START DATE 11/2013.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 6, 2018 - June 3, 2022

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

May 12, 2017 - December 7, 2018

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

October 2, 2015 - November 29, 2017

SGL FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158023
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

August 31, 2015 - December 31, 2017

WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP WEST, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142760
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

March 18, 2010 - October 24, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
GLENDALE, CA
Past

March 15, 2010 - October 24, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
GLENDALE, CA
Past

February 12, 2007 - December 21, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 12, 2007 - December 21, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 23, 2001 - December 9, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

May 7, 2001 - December 9, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

September 27, 1999 - May 15, 2000

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

September 14, 1998 - September 1, 1999

REPUBLIC FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 38293
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1998 - August 28, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 16, 1994 - February 18, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

January 13, 1993 - March 15, 1994

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 15, 1992 - December 31, 1992

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

June 13, 1990 - May 26, 1992

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 18, 1989 - February 27, 1990

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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: 7/5/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665

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