Kevin P. Smith

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Roanoke, VA 24018

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CRD#: 5766480

Professional summary

Kevin Patrick Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Roanoke, Virginia.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kevin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 8, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2774 Electric Road, Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24018Office #2: 2715 Brambleton Avenue First Floor Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Roanoke, VA

Past

July 20, 2020 - September 6, 2023

FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 175083

ROANOKE, VA

Past

August 21, 2018 - July 17, 2020

SGL FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 158023

Salem, VA

Past

January 28, 2013 - August 31, 2016

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109032

SALEM, VA

Past

December 21, 2011 - December 10, 2012

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA

Past

August 12, 2010 - November 15, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

ROANOKE, VA

Past

August 11, 2010 - November 15, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

ROANOKE, VA

Past

May 27, 2010 - July 29, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

ROANOKE, VA

Past

May 3, 2010 - July 29, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

ROANOKE, VA

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

Virginia
(9/8/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/22/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/22/2010

General Securities Representative 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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Kevin P. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kevin Patrick Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

SGL FINANCIAL, LLC

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/22/2010

Series 7

Date: 4/22/2010

Current Firm

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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