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Richard A. Ure

GRADIENT SECURITIES
San Antonio, TX 78266
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CRD#: 5027858
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Professional summary


Richard A Ure, who also goes by Richard Ure, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in San Antonio, Texas.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Richard Ure

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. RAU LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 19115 FM 2252 SUITE 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78266; INSURANCE; OWNER; START 01/2017; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INSURANCE. 2. TAYLORS BEND, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 4526 TAYLORS BEND, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78247; REAL ESTATE; JUNIOR PARTNER; START 06/2017; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; RENTING, FLIPPING AND INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE. 3. CEDARWOOD; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 8364 BINDSEIL LANE, GARDEN RIDGE, TX 78266; WOOD WORKING AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; OWNER; START 07/2017; 10 HOURS PER MONTH, 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; RAISE CHICKENS, COWS, GOATS, AND SELL THEIR PRODUCTS. ALSO SELL CEDAR HARDWOODS PRODUCTS. 4. INFINITY 123, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 8364 BINDSEIL LANE, GARDEN RIDGE, TX 78266; REAL ESTATE; JR PARTNER; START 10/2022; 5 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SUPPORT WIFE IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS. 5. CEDARWOOD TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED; 8364 BINDSEIL LN, GARDEN RIDGE, TX 78266; REAL ESTATE; HELPER; START 10/2025; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ASSISTS WITH COORDINATING TENANTS AND RENTING OUT PROPERTY. 6. HIDDEN OAKS NORTH HOA; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 4526 TAYLOR BEND, TX 78247; HOA; MEMBER; START 10/2025; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; HOLDS MANAGMENT ACCOUNTABLE.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 20, 2019 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 19115 Fm 2252 Suite 10, San Antonio, TX 78266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
San Antonio, TX
Current

November 20, 2019 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 19115 Fm 2252 Suite 10, San Antonio, TX 78266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
San Antonio, TX
Past

May 4, 2018 - December 4, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
San Antonio, TX
Past

November 29, 2017 - December 4, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
San Antonio, TX
Past

July 1, 2016 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
San Antonio, TX
Past

April 12, 2013 - July 7, 2016

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 5, 2005 - March 8, 2007

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
TOMBALL, TX

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".
GS
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)
BD
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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/20/2019)
RR
California
(4/30/2025)
RR
Colorado
(12/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2019)
RR
Georgia
(2/12/2020)
RR
Illinois
(11/20/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(10/14/2022)
RR
Maryland
(11/5/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/21/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/12/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/30/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/20/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/20/2019)
RR
Virginia
(3/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/27/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
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)
BD
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
62

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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


NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARDOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEANOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 591,069,287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701San Antonio, TX 78266

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