Eric J. Dirkes

GRADIENT SECURITIES

Arden Hills, MN 55126

CRD#: 2591342

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Professional summary

Eric Jonathan Dirkes is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Eric has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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Experience

Current

May 21, 2026 - 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

CRD#: 127701

Arden Hills, MN

Current

May 21, 2026 - 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

CRD#: 7600

Past

May 19, 1995 - March 8, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

March 31, 1995 - May 1, 1995

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16434

DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.

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.

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Minnesota
(5/21/2026)

IAR

Minnesota
(5/21/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/3/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/6/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 12/7/1998

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/30/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 3/5/2026

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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

Name	Position	CRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	OWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEE	FINOP	4459768
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTT	PRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER	4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREW	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3103459

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 591,069,287

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Eric J. Dirkes

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric Jonathan Dirkes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Eric Jonathan Dirkes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/3/1996

Series 63

Date: 4/6/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 55

Date: 12/7/1998

Series 7

Date: 3/30/1995

Series 26

Date: 3/5/2026

FINRA

Current Firm

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

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