Richard D. Anderson

GRADIENT ADVISORS

ELK RIVER, MN 55330

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CRD#: 5440869

Professional summary

Richard Douglas Anderson, who also goes by Richard Anderson, Andy Anderson, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Elk River, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Richard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Richard Anderson | Andy Anderson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 24, 2011 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 657 Main Street Suite 104, Elk River, MN 55330Office #2: W7164 Green Valley Road Suite 114, Spooner, WI 54901

RIA

CRD#: 152665

ELK RIVER, MN

Past

February 26, 2009 - January 26, 2011

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 103857

ELK RIVER, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Minnesota
(12/10/2013)

IAR

Texas
(10/7/2019)

IAR

Utah
(9/12/2016)

IAR

Wisconsin
(3/14/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/2/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2010 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4105 Lexington Avenue N. Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Mailing Address

Phone number

(877) 885-0508

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

169

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 10-2025 (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 218,611,410

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Richard D. Anderson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/2/2009

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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