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Jonathan A. Vanorden

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS
Arden Hills, MN 55126
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CRD#: 5270047
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Professional summary


Jonathan Adam Vanorden is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Jonathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Jonathan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Gradient Investments, LLC; Investment Related; Shoreview, MN; Registered Investment Advisor; Investment Advisor Representative/Back Office; Started 10/2011; 160 hrs./month; 128 hrs. during trading; Duties include Investment Consulting and Managing employees. 2. Jonathan VanOrden, Sole Proprietor; Investment Related; Eden Prairie, MN; Insurance Sales; Insurance Agent; Started 5/2024; 40 hrs./month; 0 hrs. during trading; Duties include Insurance Sales.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

January 4, 2012 - Present

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue North Suite 250, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
CRD#: 141726
Arden Hills, MN
Past

March 26, 2024 - November 4, 2025

VANORDEN CAPITAL L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 329166
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

November 2, 2011 - December 31, 2011

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141726
SHOREVIEW, MN
Past

October 26, 2011 - April 28, 2014

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Past

January 3, 2011 - November 8, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 3, 2011 - November 8, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 1, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 1, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 23, 2007 - May 2, 2007

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
MINNETONKA, MN

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".
GI
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
GRADIENT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AGENTS, LLC | GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141726 / SEC#: 801-70812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2010 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(12/10/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/22/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GI
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
GRADIENT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AGENTS, LLC | GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141726 / SEC#: 801-70812

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2010 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue North Suite 250, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 824-3525
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
39

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B (9/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts69,105
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,096,331,987

Red Flags


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Company Information


GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141726Arden Hills, MN 55126

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