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Ernest R. Williamson

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CRD#: 468454
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Ernest Rupert Williamson JR, who also goes by Ernest R Williamson, Ernie Williamson, was a registered financial professional .

Ernest is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Ernest had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ernest R Williamson | Ernie Williamson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 22, 2013 - January 26, 2015

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

March 12, 2007 - October 13, 2011

KCD FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127473
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 31, 2000 - March 10, 2005

WM B AUSTIN & ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 39866
57160 MOULINS,
Past

February 28, 1991 - May 11, 1994

INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17935
HEIDELBERG,
Past

December 18, 1987 - January 26, 2000

U.S.-WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19612
WACO, TX
Past

November 18, 1985 - December 31, 1989

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 5, 1985 - November 21, 1985

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
Past

May 1, 1979 - August 12, 1985

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
Past

December 19, 1978 - May 1, 1979

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP

BD
CRD#: 6815
Past

May 9, 1977 - January 15, 1979

COMBINED SECURITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1501
Past

April 1, 1976 - May 22, 1977

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
Past

August 16, 1968 - March 12, 1976

CIP, INC. C/O GALPEER, ALTUS & KARP

BD
CRD#: 439

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/7/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/20/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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)


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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 Accounts3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 218,611,410

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Company Information


GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665

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