Michael N. Fusella Valdez

GRADIENT ADVISORS

Tucson, AZ 85718

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CRD#: 6733040

Professional summary

Michael Nigel Fusella Valdez, who also goes by Michael Nigel Fusella, Nigel Valdez, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Nigel Fusella | Nigel Valdez

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 15, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1860 E River Rd Suite 325-139, Tucson, AZ 85718

RIA

CRD#: 152665

Tucson, AZ

Past

May 29, 2019 - April 7, 2025

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 156480

Tucson, AZ

Past

March 7, 2017 - May 28, 2019

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137658

Tucson, AZ

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

Arizona
(4/15/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/22/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law 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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Michael N. Fusella Valdez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Nigel Fusella Valdez's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/22/2017

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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