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Brian Reilly Plain

Brian Reilly Plain

CFP®
GRADIENT ADVISORS
La Grange, IL
·CRD# 4866829·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Reilly Plain, CFP®, who also goes by Brian Plain, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in La Grange, Illinois. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian Plain

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
21 S. La Grange Rd, Ste 200 Office# V-007, La Grange, IL 60525
November 13, 2014 - Present
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 7995
RIA
Oak Park, IL
June 30, 2010 - November 14, 2014
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 7995
BD
Oak Park, IL
June 30, 2010 - November 14, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Oak Park, IL
September 14, 2009 - July 8, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Oak Park, IL
September 14, 2009 - July 8, 2010
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
RIA
Palatine, IL
May 4, 2009 - September 9, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
BD
Palatine, IL
May 4, 2009 - September 9, 2009
WOLF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 44225
RIA
Oak Brook, IL
April 13, 2006 - April 1, 2009
WOLF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 44225
BD
Oak Brook, IL
April 13, 2006 - April 1, 2009
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
RIA
Phoenix, AZ
November 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
BD
Windsor, CT
March 30, 2005 - March 31, 2006
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 31052
BD
Boston, MA
October 25, 2004 - March 8, 2005

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Current Firm

GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

4105 Lexington Avenue N. Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Phone Number

(877) 885-0508

# of Employees

173

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 03-2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,152

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$289,253,282

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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)Brian Plain - Business Consultant - Consulting services provided to small business owners focused on business management and growth. Start Date: 06/01/2015, 6 hours a month

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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 ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2010 Approved)

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.
IAR
Illinois
(11/13/2014)

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.

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 Oct 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Nov 2014About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2004About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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