Edward J. Cottrell

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CRD#: 2400339

Professional summary

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Edward James Cottrell was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 6 exams.

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Other business activities

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1. IRA Retirement Centers; Investment Related; 1905 Cherokee TR, Lakeland FL 33803; Insurance Sales; Founder; 04/1994; 100 hr/mo; 2. Cottrell Signs; Not Investment Related; 17140 Rayen St Northridge CA 91325; Signs and Advertising; Founder; 01/2007; 10 hr/mo; 3. Legal shield; Not Investment Related; 1905 Cherokee TR, Lakeland FL 33803; Legal Expertise; Sales; 5 hrs/mo 4. Ed Cottrell: Investment Related: 17140 Rayen St Northridge CA 91325: Investment Advisory; Investment Advisor Representative;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

September 14, 2022 - December 31, 2023

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Lakeland, FL

Past

October 28, 2021 - September 15, 2022

SIGNIFICANT WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 293060

Northridge, CA

Past

February 13, 2019 - February 26, 2020

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144434

Lakeland, FL

Past

March 27, 2003 - February 23, 2007

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

HAINES CITY, FL

Past

May 1, 2000 - April 1, 2003

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 14, 1999 - December 31, 1999

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

October 7, 1993 - July 1, 1998

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 7, 1993 - July 1, 1998

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

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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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/4/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/6/1993

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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Edward J. Cottrell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

SIGNIFICANT WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/4/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/6/1993

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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