Peter F. Acquaro

GRADIENT SECURITIES

Houston, TX

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CRD#: 2918693

Professional summary

Peter Frederick Acquaro, who also goes by Peter Frederick Acquaro Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Peter has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Peter Frederick Acquaro Jr

Other business activities

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1. DBA ACQUARO & ASSOCIATES, INV RELATED, 7403 BARBERTON DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77036, OBA FOR TAX PURPOSES, OWNER, START 10/2021, 0 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, DBA NAME USED FOR TAX PURPOSES, NOT ACTIVELY MARKETING THIS OBA - JUST USED TO RECEIVE INSURANCE AND FIXED RESIDUALS FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY. 2. SOUTHWEST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 6588 CORPORATE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77036, COMMUNITY BOARD SERVICE OF THE SW HOUSTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, START 01/2018, 20 HOURS PER MONTH, 15 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, SWMD IS A QUASI GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS THAT TAKES THE ASSESMENTS FEE RAISED IN THE DISTRICT IS USED TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DESIGN IN THE COMMUNITY. 3. HOUSTON RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC; 7403 BARBERTON DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77036, MANAGING MEMBER; START 10/2023,160 HOURS PER MONTH, 160 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, DBA NAME USED FOR INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Houston, TX

Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Houston, TX

Past

September 7, 2016 - December 31, 2021

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA

CRD#: 105662

Houston, TX

Past

August 18, 2016 - December 31, 2021

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 25, 2014 - January 11, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 21, 2014 - January 11, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 16, 2010 - December 31, 2011

WEALTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119127

HOUSTON, TX

Past

November 23, 2009 - November 8, 2013

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 13, 2009 - November 8, 2013

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 1, 2006 - May 15, 2009

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 23, 2005 - May 15, 2009

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

HOUSTON, TX

Past

July 2, 1999 - August 3, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 30, 1999 - August 3, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 7, 1998 - June 24, 1999

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

CRD#: 6939

HOUSTON, TX

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

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.

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

Arizona
(1/3/2022)

IAR

Arizona
(1/7/2022)

California
(1/2/2024)

IAR

California
(1/3/2024)

Colorado
(6/16/2025)

New York
(1/3/2022)

IAR

New York
(1/3/2022)

Texas
(1/3/2022)

IAR

Texas
(1/3/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/13/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/6/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 6/24/2008

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
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARD	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEAN	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	2371362
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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Peter F. Acquaro

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Peter Frederick Acquaro's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Peter Frederick Acquaro's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

WEALTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

Series 63

Date: 3/13/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2000

Series 6

Date: 4/6/1998

Series 26

Date: 6/24/2008

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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