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Richard Scott Reid

GRADIENT SECURITIES
OAKDALE, MN
·CRD# 4464300·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Scott Reid, who also goes by R Scott Reid, Richard Scott Reid, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Oakdale, Minnesota. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 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

R Scott Reid, Richard Scott Reid

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
924 Inwood Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
May 4, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
924 Inwood Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128
September 24, 2013 - Present
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
Roseville, MN
January 9, 2014 - April 28, 2015
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Roseville, MN
February 1, 2010 - September 25, 2013
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13686
BD
Roseville, MN
November 20, 2001 - February 1, 2010

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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

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.

1)SCOTT REID CPA'S; NON-INVT REL; 2400 W COUNTY RD D SUITE 130, ROSEVILLE MN 55112; TAX & ACCOUNTING; OWNER; START 01/2008; 200 HRS/MO; 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES. 2)REID PROPERTIES, LLC; NON-INVT REL; 2400 W COUNTY RD D SUITE 130, ROSEVILLE MN 55112; RENTAL REAL ESTATE; OWNER; START 01/2009; 10 HRS/MO; RENTAL PROPERTY. 3)SCOTT & SARAH INVESTMENTS, LLC; NON-INVT REL; 2400 W COUNTY RD D SUITE 130, ROSEVILLE MN 55112; MASTER FRANCHISE FOR HIGH-END GRAPHIC PRINTING; OWNER; START 01/2011; 2 HRS/MO; PRINTING. 4)WORLD LINK ASSOCIATES; NONINVT REL; NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION; TREASURER; START 01/2000; 2 HRS/MO.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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
(9/24/2013)
IAR
Minnesota
(5/4/2015)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2001About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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