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John P. Kohles
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Lincoln, NE 68507
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CRD#: 6729769
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Professional summary
John Phillip Kohles is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. JOHN KOHLES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 6120 HAVELOCK AVE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 10/2023; 160 HRS/MONTH; 150 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SELLS INSURANCE. 2. LINCOLN REGULATORS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 6820 LA SALLE ST, LINCOLN, NE; PRESIDENT; START 07/2021; 50 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; COACHES A NON-PROFIT BASEBALL TEAM.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 2, 2025 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 6120 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Lincoln, NE
Current
September 11, 2024 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 6120 Havelock Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Lincoln, NE
Past
November 8, 2021 - September 14, 2022
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
Lincoln, NE
Past
January 5, 2017 - October 28, 2021
EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 100460
LINCOLN, NE
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
Iowa(9/11/2024)
RR
Nebraska(9/11/2024)
IAR
Nebraska(1/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
62
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,322 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 591,069,287 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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