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Joseph S. Vanelli

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CRD#: 6656001
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Professional summary

Joseph Samuel Vanelli III was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2016. Prior to being barred, Joseph had worked at 4 firms, which includes GRADIENT ADVISORS LLC, VANDERBILT SECURITIES LLC, FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY.

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Aliases

Joseph Vanelli

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. Joseph Vanelli; Investment Related; 3441 Germantown Pike Suite 101 Collegeville Pennsylvania 19426; Investment Advisory; Owner; Investment Advisor Representative; 12/2023; 100 hours a month during trading. Financial Planning 2. MV Wealth Solutions, LLC; Investment Related; 3441 Germantown Pike Collegeville PA; Insurance; Owner; Agent 05/2022; 40-60hrs/mo during trading; Fixed and Life Insurance Agent. 3. Vanelli Capital Management: Investment Related; 3441 Germantown Pike Collegeville PA; Accounting; Owner; Sole member; 01/2019; 10-15hrs per week outside of trading; Personal Accounting. 4. Vanelli Group LLC: Investment Related; 1213 Charter Lane Ambler PA 19002; Insurance accounting; Owner; Sole member; 09/2021; 10-15 hrs per week outside of trading; accounting and commissions of fixed insurance sales 5. Rental Property; Not Investment Related. 1213 Charter Lane Ambler PA 19002; Rental Property; Owner; 11/01/2022; Hours as needed.; Property Management;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

December 18, 2023 - March 7, 2024

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Collegeville, PA
Past

January 27, 2022 - December 18, 2023

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5953
Ambler, PA
Past

December 22, 2021 - December 31, 2021

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Skippack, PA
Past

September 19, 2017 - December 13, 2021

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Skippack, PA
Past

July 20, 2016 - September 6, 2017

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Collegeville, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/1/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/2/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/20/2016
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

GA
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
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)

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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 Accounts3,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 218,611,410

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Company Information

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152665

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