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Michael James Farrington

GRADIENT SECURITIES
ARDEN HILLS, MN
·CRD# 4142373·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael James Farrington, who also goes by Mike James Farrington, Mike Farrington, Michael Farrington, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 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 James Farrington, Mike Farrington, Michael Farrington

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1. 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 551262. 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
March 23, 2017 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
1. 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 551262. 4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
March 23, 2017 - Present
FINTEGRA, LLC·CRD# 16741
RIA
Minneapolis, MN
January 29, 2014 - July 31, 2015
FINTEGRA, LLC·CRD# 16741
BD
Minneapolis, MN
October 30, 2007 - July 31, 2015
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 15, 2006 - October 22, 2007
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 40875
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 9, 2000 - December 1, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 10, 2000 - November 3, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 10, 2000 - November 3, 2000

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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)

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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RIA REGISTRAR, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 4105 LEXINGTON AVE N, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; COMPLIANCE CONSULTING; DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE; START 09/2019; 160 HOURS PER MONTH; 140 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; COMPLIANCE CONSULTING.

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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".
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.
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.
RR
Minnesota
(3/23/2017)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/23/2017)

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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2005About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2004About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
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