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John Eric Menge

CRD# 4213207·Registered 2000 - 2018
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that John is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

John Eric Menge, who also goes by J. Eric Menge, John Eric Menge Jr, John Eric Menge, John Menge, was a registered financial advisor. John was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2000 - 2018. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

J. Eric Menge, John Eric Menge Jr, John Eric Menge, John Menge

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
Arden Hills, MN
December 11, 2017 - April 19, 2018
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
BD
Arden Hills, MN
December 11, 2017 - April 19, 2018
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Golden Valley, MN
September 29, 2014 - September 29, 2016
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Shakopee, MN
November 19, 2008 - September 16, 2010
WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 35830
RIA
Plymouth, MN
September 14, 2004 - January 3, 2007
WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 35830
BD
Victor, NY
July 1, 2004 - January 3, 2007
WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 31898
BD
Eden Prairie, MN
January 13, 2004 - June 30, 2004
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
January 10, 2003 - October 15, 2003
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
January 10, 2002 - September 26, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
August 15, 2000 - December 13, 2001

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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)

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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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 SECURITIES, LLC

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CRD#: 127701 / SEC#: 801-80807, 8-66032
RIA
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 Nov 2017About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2014About the Series 63 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2014About the Series 7 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2000About the Series 31 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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