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Deborah L. Bluhm

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Arden Hills, MN 55126
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CRD#: 2511525
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Professional summary


Deborah Lorraine Bluhm, who also goes by Debbie Bluhm, Deborah L Bluhm, Deborah L Hegge, Deborah Lorraine Hegge, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Deborah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Deborah has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Debbie Bluhm | Deborah L Bluhm | Deborah L Hegge | Deborah Lorraine Hegge

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. RIA REGISTRAR, LLC.; NOT INV REL; 4105 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 201, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; CONSULTANT FOR COMPLIANCE AND LICENSING SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT RIA'S; DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE; START 09/2015; 160 HRS/MO; 160 HRS/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2. INSURANCE AGENT, INV RELATED; 4105 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 201, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT; START 01/2005; 1 HR/MO; 1 HR/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INSURANCE. 3. POA, INV RELATED; 4105 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 201, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; POA; START 01/1999; 1 HR/MO; 1 HR/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; POA FOR PARENTS.

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Certified licenses


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


Current

October 29, 2015 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Arden Hills, MN
Current

October 29, 2015 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Arden Hills, MN
Past

January 29, 2014 - September 10, 2015

FINTEGRA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16741
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2007 - December 19, 2007

FINTEGRA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16741
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 11, 2007 - September 10, 2015

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 6, 2006 - June 29, 2007

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
ELK RIVER, MN
Past

April 16, 2004 - January 5, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 16, 2004 - January 5, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 19, 2001 - March 31, 2004

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

January 17, 2001 - December 20, 2001

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 23, 2000 - January 19, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 9, 1998 - June 5, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 9, 1998 - June 5, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 11, 1996 - August 22, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 11, 1996 - August 22, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
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".
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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
Minnesota
(10/29/2015)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/29/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/9/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 127701Arden Hills, MN 55126

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