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Josh D. Millang

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CRD#: 5106466
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Josh D Millang, who also goes by Josh Donald Millang, Josh Millang, was a registered financial professional .

Josh is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Josh had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Josh Donald Millang | Josh Millang

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

December 26, 2025 - April 8, 2026

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127701
Clive, IA
Past

December 23, 2025 - April 8, 2026

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
Clive, IA
Past

February 21, 2024 - January 23, 2026

SIGNAL ADVISORS WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301086
CLIVE, IA
Past

December 8, 2023 - March 19, 2024

BISON WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299805
CLIVE, IA
Past

May 13, 2022 - December 4, 2023

TRUADVICE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 292482
Clive, IA
Past

October 17, 2018 - December 31, 2020

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
Urbandale, IA
Past

September 6, 2018 - December 31, 2020

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Urbandale, IA
Past

October 20, 2014 - September 17, 2018

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
URBANDALE, IA
Past

October 20, 2014 - September 17, 2018

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
URBANDALE, IA
Past

August 22, 2011 - October 20, 2014

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
Clive, IA
Past

June 24, 2008 - October 20, 2014

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
Clive, IA
Past

September 7, 2007 - June 18, 2008

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
CLIVE, IA
Past

October 20, 2006 - September 11, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/24/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/19/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/1/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 6/1/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/18/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/19/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/1/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

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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
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#: 127701

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