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Kenneth E. Plummer

GRADIENT ADVISORS
Chester Spring, PA
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CRD#: 1979140
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Professional summary


Kenneth Eugene Plummer, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Ken Plummer, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Chester Spring, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Kenneth has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ken Plummer

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.
West Vincent Democrats; Not Investment related; PO Box 73 Birchrunville, PA 19421; Treasurer for a small local volunteer organization. Balance check book, write checks, deposit donations and file 1/4ly reports. 5 hours per month. THE EAGLE ONE GROUP, INC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 2626 CONESTOGA RD, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425-3500. SELLING LIFE, HEALTH INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES. Agent, SALES AND SERVICE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. STARTING 12/2004. 80 HOURS PER MONTH. 150 hours during trading hours. FRANKLIN FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP. JENKINTOWN PA VERY LITTLE TIME DEVOTED TO THIS, ONLY A COUPLE HOURS/YR.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

July 17, 2020 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Chester Spring, PA
Past

January 4, 2016 - May 19, 2020

VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167816
Chester Springs, PA
Past

July 17, 2014 - August 19, 2014

UNITED ADVISORS AMERICA

RIA
CRD#: 147350
PROSPER, TX
Past

February 13, 2009 - December 31, 2015

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

July 2, 2002 - December 31, 2003

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

July 15, 1997 - December 31, 2004

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 3, 1996 - July 15, 1997

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

July 8, 1993 - January 15, 1996

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

September 22, 1989 - September 9, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 22, 1989 - September 9, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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


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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/17/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/2/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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

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Company Information


GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665Chester Spring, PA

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