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Angelina R. Watkins
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Cincinnati, OH
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CRD#: 5486869
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Angelina Ruth WatkinsGRADIENT SECURITIES
Professional summary
Angelina Ruth Watkins, who also goes by Angelina Ruth Chears, Angelina Chears, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Angelina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Angelina has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Aliases
Angelina Ruth Chears | Angelina Chears
Other business activities
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Vanderwatt Solutions | Investment Related | 1501 Lemontree Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240 | Insurance - Agent/Owner: Sales of fixed insurance, annuities, and Medicare supplemental insurance | Start 04/2026 | 20 Hrs/Mo (10 during trading hours) Elevance Health | Not Investment Related | 4361 Irwin Simpson Dr, Mason, OH 45040 | Healthcare Insurance - Project Manager: Manages pharmacy projects | Start 01/2010 | 160 Hrs/Mo (40 during trading hours) Becoming to Being | Not Investment Related | 1501 Lemontree Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240 | Mental/Emotional Health & Ministry - Owner: Coaching and Mentoring | Start 10/2019 | 20 Hrs/Mo (0 during trading hours) Gordon Marketing | Not Investment Related | 20236 Hague Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062 | Insurance FMO – Medicare Agent: Conducting Medicare seminars & selling/supporting plans/benefits | Start 08/2025 | 20 Hrs/Mo (1 during trading hours)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 23, 2026 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Cincinnati, OH
Current
September 23, 2026 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Cincinnati, OH
Past
February 18, 2025 - August 31, 2026
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 25, 2024 - August 31, 2026
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
May 19, 2008 - February 4, 2009
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
CINCINNATI, OH
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.
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
Indiana(9/23/2026)
IAR
Indiana(9/23/2026)
RR
Kentucky(9/23/2026)
IAR
Kentucky(9/23/2026)
RR
Ohio(9/23/2026)
IAR
Ohio(9/28/2026)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Passed: 7/25/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Passed: 5/17/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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
67
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,848 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 607,877,168 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Red Flags
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