Steven R. Eckroth

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Newton Square, PA 19073

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 3107278

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 Newton Square, 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 has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

None

Experience

Current

April 29, 2021 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 18 Campus Blvd. Suite 100, Newton Square, PA 19073

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Newton Square, PA

Past

April 29, 2019 - February 19, 2021

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

NEWTON SQUARE, PA

Past

April 29, 2019 - February 19, 2021

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

NEWTON SQUARE, PA

Past

April 23, 2009 - October 27, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

March 30, 2009 - October 27, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

October 20, 2004 - March 16, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16361

BLUE BELL, PA

Past

October 20, 2004 - March 16, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BLUE BELL, PA

Past

October 20, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 11217

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

October 20, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

CRD#: 11217

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 17, 2002 - November 5, 2003

WHARTON EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 10170

WAYNE, PA

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".

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/28/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/27/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/29/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/16/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 2/20/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(877) 885-0508

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

169

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 10-2025 (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 218,611,410

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Paul Mullen

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

IAR

Horsham, PA

Jeffrey Kropp

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

IAR

Chadds Ford, PA

Dustin Willing

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

IAR

Wayne, PA

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Steven R. Eckroth

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Ronald Eckroth Jr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

WHARTON EQUITY CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/28/2002

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

SIE

Date: 10/27/2017

Series 7

Date: 9/29/2009

Series 6

Date: 5/16/2002

Series 26

Date: 2/20/2007

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors