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Michael A. Raitt
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 3030926
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Raitt
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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
March 19, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 1800 Preston Park Blvd Suite 145, Plano, TX 75093RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Plano, TX
Current
January 11, 2013 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 1800 Preston Park Blvd Suite 145, Plano, TX 75093RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Plano, TX
Past
August 19, 2013 - March 11, 2015
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152665
PLANA, TX
Past
October 2, 2006 - December 31, 2012
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7365
PLANO, TX
Past
October 2, 2006 - December 31, 2012
WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7365
PLANO, TX
Past
June 1, 2001 - September 22, 2006
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
DALLAS, TX
Past
February 9, 2001 - September 22, 2006
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
DALLAS, TX
Past
June 9, 1998 - February 14, 2001
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
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".
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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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Alabama(7/23/2025)
IAR
Arkansas(8/2/2022)
RR
California(7/23/2024)
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)
RR
Idaho(3/7/2025)
IAR
Idaho(3/10/2025)
IAR
Illinois(10/31/2017)
RR
Kansas(1/27/2022)
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)
IAR
South Carolina(5/3/2021)
RR
Texas(1/11/2013)
IAR
Texas(3/19/2015)
IAR
Virginia(3/9/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)
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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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,322 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 591,069,287 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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Company Information
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 127701Plano, TX 75093TRUST BUT VERIFY
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