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Craig Matthew Dickson

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Lewiston, ME
·CRD# 4597789·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Craig Matthew Dickson, who also goes by Craig M Dickson, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Lewiston, Maine. Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Craig has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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

Craig M Dickson

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
240 Russell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
April 16, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
BD
240 Russell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
January 10, 2012 - Present
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
Biddeford, ME
September 24, 2012 - March 27, 2015
G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 132939
BD
Lewiston, ME
October 21, 2011 - November 7, 2011
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
BD
Lewiston, ME
March 4, 2009 - October 3, 2011
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Lewiston, ME
May 5, 2008 - February 19, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 265
BD
Lewiston, ME
March 8, 2004 - May 2, 2008
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
October 29, 2002 - February 9, 2004

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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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1) DBA INVESTMENT EXECUTIVES CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP; INV-RELATED; 240 RUSSELL STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240; SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS; OWNER; START 08/2014; 160 HRS/MO; 160 HRS DURING TRADING. 2) DICKSON ENTERPRISES; INV-RELATED; RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RENTALS; OWNER; START 01/2001; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING. 3) GONYEA ENTERPRISES; INV-RELATED; 1250 TURNER STREET, AUBURN, ME 04210; RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RENTALS; CO-OWNER; START 01/2005; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING. 4) INVESTMENT EXECUTIVES, INC; INV-RELATED; 240 RUSSELL STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240; INSURANCE SALES, TAXES; OWNER; START 08/2014; 25 HRS/MO; 25 HRS/MO DURING TRADING. 5) BETTER HOMES & GARDENS - THE MASIELLO GROUP; INV-RELATED; REAL ESTATE SALES; REAL ESTATE AGENT; START 11/2012; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING.

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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
Florida
(2/22/2012)
IAR
Florida
(6/30/2025)
RR
Maine
(1/11/2012)
IAR
Maine
(4/16/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/10/2012)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/21/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(2/12/2025)
RR
Ohio
(7/29/2026)
IAR
Ohio
(7/29/2026)
IAR
Rhode Island
(10/18/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(3/7/2019)
IAR
South Carolina
(2/7/2023)

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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2012About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2010About 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 Oct 2002About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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