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Michele L. Farrell

GRADIENT ADVISORS
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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CRD#: 6761256
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Professional summary


Michele Lee Farrell, who also goes by Michele Farrell, Shelly Farrell, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Woodland Hills, California.

Michele is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michele has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michele Farrell | Shelly Farrell

Other business activities


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1. Elevate Wealth Advisors | Investment Related | 6320 Canoga Ave Suite 1537 Woodland Hills CA 91367 | Investment Advisory | Owner | Investment Advisor Representative | 01/2025 | 150Hrs/mo | 150hrs/mo during trading | Advisory Services 2. Inland Valleys Networking, Inc dba BNI Founding Region | Not Investment Related | 17853 Santiago Blvd Ste 107-507 Villa Park CA 92861 | Networking | Support Director | 09/2022 | 10hrs/mo | 8hrs/mo during trading | Train on BNI topics

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 8, 2025 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6320 Canoga Ave Suite 900, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RIA
CRD#: 152665
Woodland Hills, CA
Past

July 26, 2021 - November 21, 2023

OREGON PACIFIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 110176
Claremont, CA
Past

December 14, 2020 - July 21, 2021

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
Chino, CA
Past

January 17, 2020 - July 21, 2021

THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 306405
CHINO, CA
Past

July 19, 2017 - December 14, 2018

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
CHINO, CA
Past

March 2, 2017 - December 14, 2018

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
CHINO, CA

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".
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


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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/27/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 152665Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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