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Rawad R. Alame

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CRD#: 5376696
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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.

Rawad Roy Alame, who also goes by Rawad R Alame, Roy Rawad Alame, was a registered financial professional .

Rawad is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Rawad had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 3, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rawad R Alame | Roy Rawad Alame

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) Insurance Sales, agent, 4301 Windlass Ct. Raleigh, NC 27616. Began July 2016 1 hour per month, none during securities trading hours. 2) 123triangle.com, investment related, web based, free local workshops on financial literacy, November 30, 2019, 32 hours per month, none during market hours. 3) Rawad Roy Alame is also owner of Gate Key Capital, located at 131 E Davie St #201, Raleigh, NC 27601. This is a Software Development company with a commencement date of November 22, 2022. 3) GATE KEY FINANCIAL; OWNER; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; 4900 THORNTON RD SUITE 109 RALEIGH, NC 27616; DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS: GATE KEY FINANCIAL NOW OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN BUSINESS SALES AND SELLS HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, DISABILITY, AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AS WELL AS BUSINESS/FINANCIAL CONSULTING; RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES: ROY ALAME ADVISES CLIENTS IN THEIR FINANCIAL OR BENEFITS NEEDS; START DATE WITH BUSINESS: 2021-06-28; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 173; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS: 0; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 90;

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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

November 12, 2021 - December 20, 2023

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141726
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 9, 2019 - August 7, 2023

GATE KEY FINANCIAL L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 306241
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 27, 2019 - December 6, 2019

INSIGHT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168057
Raleigh, NC
Past

May 10, 2016 - June 28, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 29, 2016 - June 28, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 6, 2007 - February 14, 2008

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/6/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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

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Company Information


GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141726

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