Ziaul I. Khondker

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Richmond, TX

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CRD#: 2014450

Professional summary

Ziaul Islam Khondker, who also goes by Khondker Ziaul Islam, Zia Islam Khondker, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Richmond, Texas.

Ziaul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Ziaul has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 62 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Khondker Ziaul Islam | Zia Islam Khondker

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 14, 2024 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Richmond, TX

Past

March 22, 2021 - July 15, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

Houston, TX

Past

March 11, 2021 - July 15, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

Houston, TX

Past

December 3, 2018 - December 18, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

Houston, TX

Past

December 3, 2018 - December 18, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 2, 2017 - December 7, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 26, 2017 - December 7, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 19, 2016 - May 25, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 10, 2016 - May 25, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

HOUSTON, TX

Past

July 14, 2015 - January 13, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

HOUSTON, TX

Past

July 14, 2015 - January 13, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 18, 2014 - July 9, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 28, 2004 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 28, 2004 - July 9, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 7, 2003 - September 20, 2004

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 16783

LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Past

June 14, 2001 - February 7, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

February 1, 2000 - June 21, 2001

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

CRD#: 20580

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 14, 1995 - February 1, 2000

HARRIS WEBB & GARRISON, INC.

CRD#: 28188

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 3, 1990 - February 15, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

March 5, 1990 - October 11, 1990

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 11691

DENVER, CO

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

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

Texas
(10/14/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/16/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 2/27/1990

Corporate Securities Limited 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

Red Flags

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Ziaul I. Khondker

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ziaul Islam Khondker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

HARRIS WEBB & GARRISON, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/16/2014

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1990

Series 62

Date: 2/27/1990

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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