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Brian Joseph Godfrey

GRADIENT ADVISORS
The Villages, FL
·CRD# 4957441·13 years experience

Professional Summary

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

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian Godfrey

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Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
510 Co Rd 466 Suite 103a, The Villages, FL 32159
December 7, 2023 - Present
SEQUENT PLANNING, LLC·CRD# 160381
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Joppa, MD
November 6, 2019 - December 8, 2023
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
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Joppa, MD
February 13, 2019 - November 1, 2019
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
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Joppa, MD
February 13, 2019 - November 1, 2019
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 134139
RIA
Bel Air, MD
August 24, 2018 - December 31, 2018
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
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Bel Air, MD
June 26, 2018 - December 31, 2018
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.·CRD# 43036
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Bloomington, IL
December 14, 2012 - October 18, 2013

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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 Godfrey | Investment Related | 510 Co Rd 466, Suite 103A, The Villages, Florida 32159 | Advisory | Investment Advisor Representative | 12/2013 | 80hrs/mo | 80hrs/mo during trading | Advisory services 2. Rooted Financial, LLC DBA - Brian Godfrey - ASB Financial | INVESTMENT RELATED | The Villages, Florida | Insurance | Agent | 05/2004 | 80hgrs/mo | 20hrs/mo during trading| OFFERING INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO CLIENTS AND PROSPECTS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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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.
IAR
Florida
(12/17/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(12/7/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2015About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2018About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2012About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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