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Larry C. Dogs

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Mayville, WI 53050
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CRD#: 2215488
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Professional summary


Larry Clifford Dogs is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Mayville, Wisconsin.

Larry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Larry has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 GUIDANCE INSURANCE AND BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC; N6409 COUNTY ROAD P, MAYVILLE, WI 53050; INV-RELATED; INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT SALES; START 10/2014; 160 HRS/MO; 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 2)TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH; NONINVT REL; 691 COUNTY ROAD S, HARTFORD WI 53027; RELIGIOUS; ELDER; 01/2013; 8 HRS/MO, NONE DURING TRADING; LEAD MEETINGS 3) DODGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT; NONINVT REL; 127 E. OAK ST, JUNEAU, WI 53039; DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; BOARD MEMBER; START 03/2016; 4 HRS/MO, 4 HRS DURING TRADING; BOARD MEMBER.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2015 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: N6409 County Road P, Mayville, WI 53050
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Mayville, WI
Current

January 15, 2014 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: N6409 County Road P, Mayville, WI 53050
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Mayville, WI
Past

October 22, 2014 - February 3, 2015

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

January 29, 2014 - September 15, 2014

HAHN FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 169787
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

January 19, 2011 - January 23, 2014

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

January 3, 2011 - January 23, 2014

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

February 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

February 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MAYVILLE, WI
Past

February 24, 1992 - February 3, 2005

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
GS
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(9/27/2021)
RR
Missouri
(8/5/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/12/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/10/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/15/2014)
IAR
Wisconsin
(2/5/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC | SYM CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | GRADIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Phone number
(866) 991-1539
Established
Delaware since 04/09/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWM ADV PART 2A & 2B (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARDOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEANOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 591,069,287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701Mayville, WI 53050

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