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Joshua E. Fallenstein

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Sayre, PA 18840
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CRD#: 5904288
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Professional summary


Joshua Eric Fallenstein, who also goes by Josh Fallenstein, Joshua Fallenstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Joshua has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 56 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Josh Fallenstein | Joshua Fallenstein

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) FREEDOM FINANCIAL TAX, LLC; NONINVT REL; 119 W PACKER AVE, STE 3, SAYRE, PA 18840; 142 SOUTH MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504; TAX PREPARATION; MANAGING MEMBER; START 01/2018; 6 HOURS PER MONTH; 6 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; TAX PREPARATION AND TAX PLANNING. 2) FREEDOM FINANCIAL INSURANCE, LLC; INVT REL; 119 W PACKER AVE, STE 3, SAYRE, PA 18840; 142 SOUTH MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504; INSURANCE; MANAGING MEMBER; START 06/2023; 100 HOURS PER MONTH; 100 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DBA NAME FOR INSURANCE. 3) JOSHUA FALLENSTEIN; INVT REL; 208 LONGWAY ST, ATHENS, PA 18810; REAL ESTATE; OWNER; START 07/2021; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; COLLECT RENT AND MAINTAIN PROPERTY. 4) FREEDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT DBA AJ FREEDOM FINANCIAL; INVT REL; 119 W PACKER AVE, STE 3, SAYRE, PA 18840; 142 SOUTH MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504; SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS; MANAGING MEMBER; START 06/2023; 100 HOURS PER MONTH; 100 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DBA NAME FOR SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS. 5) BNI - LEADERSHIP; NONINVT REL; 119 W PACKER AVE, STE 3, SAYRE, PA 18840; MEMBER OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE; START 05/24; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DISCUSS GROUP HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE AND APPROVE NEW MEMBERS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 13, 2015 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 119 West Packer Ave Suite #3, Sayre, PA 18840Office #2: 142 South Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Sayre, PA
Current

February 13, 2014 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 119 West Packer Ave Suite #3, Sayre, PA 18840Office #2: 142 South Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Sayre, PA
Past

January 5, 2015 - August 17, 2015

YOUR MONEY MATTERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146623
SAYRE, PA
Past

October 8, 2013 - January 2, 2014

SPEEDTRADER, INC

BD
CRD#: 107403
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

April 25, 2011 - July 11, 2013

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY

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".
GS
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
California
(10/21/2015)
IAR
California
(11/13/2015)
IAR
Colorado
(6/16/2022)
RR
Colorado
(6/23/2022)
RR
Delaware
(4/17/2019)
RR
Florida
(4/9/2020)
IAR
Florida
(4/14/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(10/21/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/14/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/9/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/18/2014)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/9/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(6/16/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/9/2019)
RR
New York
(2/14/2014)
IAR
New York
(3/20/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/8/2015)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/16/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/28/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(1/7/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/14/2014)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/13/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(5/22/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/16/2022)
IAR
Texas
(8/16/2022)
RR
Vermont
(10/31/2024)
IAR
Vermont
(11/19/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/23/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/2/2013
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 10/28/2011
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
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
62

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWM ADV PART 2A & 2B (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARDOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEANOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 591,069,287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701Sayre, PA 18840

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