Paul D. Brown

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Webster, TX 77598

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CRD#: 4204004

Professional summary

Paul David Brown, who also goes by Paul D Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Webster, Texas.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Paul D Brown

Other business activities

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1) RMD Wealth Advisors LLC, Investment Related, 1400 FM 258, Suite D ,Webster, Texas 77598, Financial and Retirement Planning, Owner, Start Date 7/2018 2) RMD Financial Group LLC, Investment Related, 16860 Royal Crest Dr, Houston, TX 77058, Insurance Life & Health, Insurance Agent, Start date 04/2006. 3) Titan Tax Advisors | Not investment related | 1400 FM 258, Suite D ,Webster, Texas 77598 | Tax Prep| Owner | Started on 8/10/2020 | 25 hours a month | 20 hours during security trading hours | Running the business, sales, marketing, seminars, speaking engagements |

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 4, 2018 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1400 Fm 528, Webster, TX 77598

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Webster, TX

Past

September 11, 2008 - September 28, 2009

CARR MILLER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141999

CHATHAM, NJ

Past

July 17, 2001 - April 2, 2003

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 13626

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 20, 2000 - July 20, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Texas
(10/4/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/10/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/29/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/19/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

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

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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

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Paul D. Brown

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CARR MILLER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/10/2018

Series 63

Date: 5/29/2008

Series 6

Date: 6/19/2000

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

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