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Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr

GRADIENT ADVISORS
Chesterbrook, PA
·CRD# 3107278·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr, who also goes by Steve R Eckroth Jr, Steve R Eckroth, Steven R Eckroth Jr, Steven R Eckroth, Steven R. Eckroth Jr., Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr, Steve Eckroth, Steven Ronald Eckroth, Steven Eckroth, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Steven has worked at 6 firms and...

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Steve R Eckroth Jr, Steve R Eckroth, Steven R Eckroth Jr, Steven R Eckroth, Steven R. Eckroth Jr., Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr, Steve Eckroth, Steven Ronald Eckroth, Steven Eckroth

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
851 Duportail Rd 2nd Floor, Chesterbrook, PA 19087
April 29, 2021 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
Newton Square, PA
April 29, 2019 - February 19, 2021
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Newton Square, PA
April 29, 2019 - February 19, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
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Philadelphia, PA
April 23, 2009 - October 27, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Philadelphia, PA
March 30, 2009 - October 27, 2017
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
RIA
Blue Bell, PA
October 20, 2004 - March 16, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Blue Bell, PA
October 20, 2004 - March 16, 2009
QUICK & REILLY, INC.·CRD# 11217
RIA
Philadelphia, PA
October 20, 2003 - October 20, 2004
QUICK & REILLY, INC.·CRD# 11217
BD
New York, NY
October 20, 2003 - October 20, 2004
WHARTON EQUITY CORPORATION·CRD# 10170
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May 17, 2002 - November 5, 2003

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Current Firm

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

4105 Lexington Avenue N. Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Phone Number

(877) 885-0508

# of Employees

173

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 03-2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,152

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$289,253,282

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Other business activities

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1. Whispering Brook Capital, LLC | Investment Related | 851 Duportail Rd, 2nd Floor, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 |Advisory | Owner | Investment Advisor Representative | 10/2024 | 140hrs/mo | 80hrs/mo during trading | Advisory Services 2. Whispering Brook Financial, LLC | Investment Related | 851 Duportail Rd, 2nd Floor, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 | Insurance | Owner | Agent | 05/2025 | 20hrs/mo | 80hrs/mo during trading | Insurance Services 3. Honey Badger Homes, LLC | Investment Related | 1604 Whispering Brooke Dr Newtown Square PA 19073 | Real Estate Holding | Manager | 05/2018 | 5hrs/mo | 0hrs during trading |Holding company for real estate purchases 4. Weichert Realtors - Licensed Real Estate Agent | Investment Related | 1238 West Chester Pike West Chester PA 19382 | Real Estate | Managing Member | 10hrs/mo outside of trading | Real Estate Agent 5. Whispering Brook Tax Prep, LLC | Not Investment Related | Chesterbrook PA | Tax Preparation | Founder | CEO | 03/2026 | 12hrs/mo | 12hrs/mo during trading | Management and oversight

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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 ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2010 Approved)

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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/29/2021)

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.

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 Jun 2002About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2009About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 2002About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2007About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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