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Christopher Arnold Sparks

CRD# 6322921·Registered 2014 - 2022
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Christopher 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.

Professional Summary

Christopher Arnold Sparks, who also goes by Chris Sparks, Christopher Sparks, was a registered financial advisor. Christopher was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2014 - 2022. Christopher had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Other Aliases

Chris Sparks, Christopher Sparks

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
The Woodlands, TX
October 28, 2021 - December 31, 2022
FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.·CRD# 110377
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The Woodlands, TX
August 8, 2018 - October 31, 2019
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 32460
BD
The Woodlands, TX
August 8, 2018 - October 31, 2019
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 103857
RIA
The Woodlands, TX
January 4, 2017 - August 8, 2018
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 103857
BD
The Woodlands, TX
January 4, 2017 - August 8, 2018
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER·CRD# 20804
RIA
The Woodlands, TX
April 10, 2015 - December 31, 2016
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER·CRD# 20804
BD
The Woodlands, TX
August 12, 2014 - December 31, 2016

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Current Firm

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

(877) 885-0508

# of Employees

173

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A AND 2B 03-2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,152

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$289,253,282

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Other business activities

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1)ARNOLD ENTERPRISES, LLC/APG -DBA ACADEMIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT- THE WOODLANDS, TX OWNER/MANAGING MEMBER - LIFE, DISABILITY, AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE SALES - SINCE 06/2014 2)LYONS RE1/VANTAGE POINT PROPERTIES - SPRING, TX, SINCE 08/2014, CO-OWNER, OWNS THE UNIT THAT ARNOLD ENTERPRISES IS LEASING. 3)BLUESTREAK HOLDINGS - SPRING, TX. SINCE 08/2014, HOLDING COMPANY FOR ARNOLD ENTERPRISES & LYONS REI. 4)FINANCIAL AWARENESS FOUNDATION - 25511 BUDDE ROAD SUITE 2703, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380. SINCE 06/2015, PROMOTES FINANCIAL AWARENESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY BY CONDUCTING FREE WORKSHOPS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS 5)TRUEVINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 27307 OAK ST, SPRING TX 77383. START DATE: 03/2017. REGISTERED AGENT/CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS, PASS ON INFORMATION AND NOTICES FROM GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO THE NONPROFIT CORP. 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

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CRD#: 152665 / SEC#: 801-71000
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2014About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2014About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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