Bradley S. Tunnell

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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CRD#: 2888131

Professional summary

Bradley Shawn Tunnell, who also goes by Bradley S Tunnell, Brad Tunnell, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Bradley has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bradley S Tunnell | Brad Tunnell

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 19, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1361 21st Ave N Suite 107-b, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Myrtle Beach, SC

Past

March 15, 2013 - February 19, 2025

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141413

Myrtle Beach, SC

Past

April 2, 2002 - December 31, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 1, 1999 - March 28, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 1, 1999 - March 28, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

July 16, 1997 - December 18, 1998

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

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

South Carolina
(2/19/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/7/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/15/1997

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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Bradley S. Tunnell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bradley Shawn Tunnell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/7/2013

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1997

Series 6

Date: 7/15/1997

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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