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Michael Aubrey Raitt

GRADIENT SECURITIES
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 3030926·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Aubrey Raitt, who also goes by Mike Raitt, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Plano, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Raitt

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1800 Preston Park Blvd Suite 145, Plano, TX 75093
March 19, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1800 Preston Park Blvd Suite 145, Plano, TX 75093
January 11, 2013 - Present
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
Plana, TX
August 19, 2013 - March 11, 2015
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 7365
RIA
Plano, TX
October 2, 2006 - December 31, 2012
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 7365
BD
Plano, TX
October 2, 2006 - December 31, 2012
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Dallas, TX
June 1, 2001 - September 22, 2006
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Dallas, TX
February 9, 2001 - September 22, 2006
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
BD
Duluth, GA
June 9, 1998 - February 14, 2001

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Current Firm

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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)

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

67

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US 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 (4/13/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER—
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,848

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$607,877,168

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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1) ALMEGA FINANCIAL DBA ALMEGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVT REL; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES; RR/IAR; START 12/2013; 50 HRS/MO; 50 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; DBA FOR SECURITIES/ADVISORY SERVICES. 2) MICHAEL A. RAITT, CPA; NON-INVT REL; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; TAX PREP; SOLE PROPRIETER,CPA; STARTED 6/1997; 10 HRS/MO; 10 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; PREPARE TAX RETURNS & DISCUSS TAX MATTERS W/CLIENTS. 3) ALMEGA FINANCIAL DBA ALMEGA MORTGAGE; NON-INVT REL; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORGANIZATION & PROCESSING; PRESIDENT; START 09/2012; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGE OPERATIONS. 4) ALMEGA FINANCIAL DBA ALMEGA GROUP OF COMPANIES; INVT REL; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; SALES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND COLLEGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES; START 02/2001; 20 HRS/MO; 20 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; SELLING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 5) VINYL REWIND; NOT INV RELATED; DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX; BAND; GUITARIST; START 03/2010; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; GUITARIST/SING. 6) ESTATE PLANNING NAVIGATOR; NOT INV RELATED; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; ESTATE PLANNING; NAVIGATION ASSISTANT; START 11/2021; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; 5 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NAVIGATING CLIENTS THROUGH ESTATE PLANNING SOFTWARE IN AN NON-LEGAL ASSISTANT CAPACITY. 7) KOALA RALTY, LLC; INV RELATED; 1800 PRESTON PARK BLVD, STE 145, PLANO TX 75093; REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT; MANAGING MEMBER; START 07/2022; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING TRADING HOURS; COLLECT RENT, MAINTAIN PROPERTY.

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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)
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Alabama
(7/23/2025)
RR
Alabama
(11/20/2025)
IAR
Arkansas
(8/2/2022)
IAR
California
(7/23/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(2/8/2018)
RR
Colorado
(6/18/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/19/2018)
IAR
Florida
(3/2/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/30/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(4/30/2019)
IAR
Idaho
(3/10/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(10/31/2017)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/17/2018)
RR
Maryland
(6/25/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(5/23/2023)
RR
New York
(10/30/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/11/2013)
IAR
Texas
(3/19/2015)
IAR
Virginia
(3/9/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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