Ralph L. Gale

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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CRD#: 2262423

Professional summary

Ralph Lloyd Gale JR, who also goes by Ralph Lloyd Gale, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Ralph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ralph Lloyd Gale

Other business activities

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The Kings Cupboards; Not Investment Related; 11189 Morningstar Ln, Clarksville, MI 48815; Food Pantry; Founder; Start date 01/2019; 10 hrs/mo Fireproof Financial Group; Investment Related; 2828 Kraft St SE, Suite 171, Grand Rapids, MI 49512; Insurance Sales FIA/Life Insurance; Founder; Start date 04/22; 150 hrs/mo

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

February 2, 2022 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2828 Kraft Se Suite 171, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

September 20, 2017 - February 24, 2021

IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 286085

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

October 13, 1992 - April 8, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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

Michigan
(2/2/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/5/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/8/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/8/1992

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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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ralph Lloyd Gale JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/5/2017

Series 63

Date: 9/8/1992

Series 6

Date: 9/8/1992

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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