Katie M. Grage

GRADIENT SECURITIES

Arden Hills, MN 55126

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CRD#: 4755375

Professional summary

Katie Michelle Grage, who also goes by Katie Michelle Haider, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Katie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Katie has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Katie Michelle Haider

Other business activities

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1. RIA REGISTRAR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE; START 1/2020; 128 HOURS PER MONTH; 128 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; COMPLIANCE CONSULTING.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 26, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Arden Hills, MN

Current

August 11, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Arden Hills, MN

Past

April 7, 2020 - August 25, 2025

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

ARDEN HILLS, MN

Past

March 15, 2017 - June 4, 2018

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Arden Hills, MN

Past

December 16, 2014 - July 21, 2016

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

December 16, 2014 - July 21, 2016

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 21, 2014 - December 11, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

November 21, 2013 - December 11, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

SAINT CLOUD, MN

Past

May 28, 2013 - December 11, 2014

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

SAINT CLOUD, MN

Past

May 28, 2013 - December 11, 2014

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SAINT CLOUD, MN

Past

May 28, 2013 - December 11, 2014

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

SAINT CLOUD, MN

Past

May 28, 2013 - December 11, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

SAINT CLOUD, MN

Past

June 29, 2010 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

February 9, 2007 - November 17, 2009

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 31299

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

February 9, 2007 - December 31, 2010

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 23302

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

October 16, 2006 - December 11, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

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".

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)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Minnesota
(8/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/21/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/19/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 8/11/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/23/2022

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/13/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 3/30/2007

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/29/2006

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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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

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 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 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	OWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEE	FINOP	4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARD	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEAN	OWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC	2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTT	PRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER	4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREW	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3103459

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 591,069,287

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Katie M. Grage

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/21/2007

Series 63

Date: 1/19/2007

Series 7TO

Date: 8/11/2025

SIE

Date: 6/23/2022

Series 7

Date: 10/13/2006

Series 53

Date: 3/30/2007

Series 24

Date: 12/29/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

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