Brian J. Godfrey

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Joppa, MD

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CRD#: 4957441

Professional summary

Brian Joseph Godfrey, who also goes by Brian Godfrey, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Joppa, Maryland.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian Godfrey

Other business activities

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1. Brian Godfrey; Investment Related; 20 NEPTUNE DRIVE, JOPPA MD 21085; Investment Advisor Representative ; Owner; IAR; 12/2013; 80hrs/mo; 80hrs/mo during trading. 2. Rooted Financial, LLC DBA - Brian Godfrey - Key retirement Services ; INVESTMENT RELATED; 20 NEPTUNE DRIVE, JOPPA MD 21085; DBA NAME USED FOR INSURANCE SERVICES; INSURANCE AGENT; START 05/2004; 80 HOURS PER MONTH; 20 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. DUTIES INCLUDE OFFERING INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO CLIENTS AND PROSPECTS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Joppa, MD

Past

November 6, 2019 - December 8, 2023

SEQUENT PLANNING, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 160381

JOPPA, MD

Past

February 13, 2019 - November 1, 2019

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127701

Joppa, MD

Past

February 13, 2019 - November 1, 2019

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

Joppa, MD

Past

August 24, 2018 - December 31, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Bel Air, MD

Past

June 26, 2018 - December 31, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

BEL AIR, MD

Past

December 14, 2012 - October 18, 2013

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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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

Maryland
(12/7/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/21/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/17/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/26/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/12/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)

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 Accounts	3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 218,611,410

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Brian J. Godfrey

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SEQUENT PLANNING, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/21/2018

Series 65

Date: 3/17/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/26/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/12/2012

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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