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Heather S. Faxvog

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Arden Hills, MN 55126
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CRD#: 3000871
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Professional summary


Heather Simmons Faxvog, who also goes by Heather J Simmons, Heather Jo Simmons, Heather Simmons Westermeyer, is a registered financial professional currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Heather is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Heather has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Heather J Simmons | Heather Jo Simmons | Heather Simmons Westermeyer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 10, 2016 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

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

December 1, 2006 - January 23, 2014

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 6, 2001 - December 1, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 3, 1998 - March 21, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 3, 1998 - March 21, 2001

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".
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)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(2/11/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/15/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
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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