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Alex Wong

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Dublin, OH 43017
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CRD#: 6781945
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Professional summary


Alex Wong Jr, who also goes by Alex Wong Jr, Alex Wong, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Dublin, Ohio.

Alex is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Alex has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alex Wong Jr | Alex Wong

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. DBA SILVER BAY INSURANCE; INV RELATED; 6479 REFLECTIONS DRIVE, SUITE 230, DUBLIN, OH 43017; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT; START 12/2018; 80 HOURS PER MONTH, 80 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INSURANCE SALES. 2. NEXTNET TECHNOLOGIES, LTD; NOT INV RELATED; 6479 REFLECTIONS DRIVE, SUITE 230, DUBLIN, OH 43017; SOFTWARE SALES; PRESIDENT; START 06/2002; 0 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; BUSINESS IS NO LONGER ACTIVE. 3. SKY KING SUPPLIES, LLC; NOT INV RELATED; 6479 REFLECTIONS DRIVE, SUITE 230, DUBLIN, OH 43017; RETAIL SALES; PRESIDENT; START 06/2006; 0 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; BUSINESS IS NO LONGER ACTIVE. 4. LASERSMITH INC; NOT INV RELATED; 6479 REFLECTIONS DRIVE, SUITE 230, DUBLIN, OH 43017; RETAIL SALES; PRESIDENT; START 12/1994; 0 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; BUSINESS IS NOW PARKED FOR FUTURE USE. 5. DBA SILVER BAY WEALTH ADVISORS; INV RELATED; 6479 REFLECTIONS DRIVE, SUITE 230, DUBLIN, OH 43017; FINANCIAL SERVICES; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; START 02/2018; DBA NAME USED FOR SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES. 6. ALEX WONG; NOT INV RELATED; 2259 STARLEAF LANE, COLUMBUS, OH 43235; RETAIL SALES; SALES REP; START 08/2020; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; RETAIL SALES OF ELECTRONICS AND HARDWARE. 7. GATEWAY NOTARY; NOT INV RELATED; 2259 STARLEAF LANE, COLUMBUS, OH 43235; NOTARY; NOTARY; START 11/2023; 24 HOURS PER MONTH; 24 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS. 8. ALEX WONG ADVERTISING; NOT INV RELATED; 2259 STARLEAF LANE, COLUMBUS, OH 43235; SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING; OWNER; START 8/2025; 25 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ASSISTS VARIOUS BUSINESSES WITH SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 26, 2018 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6479 Reflections Drive Suite 230, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Dublin, OH
Current

January 26, 2018 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6479 Reflections Drive Suite 230, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Dublin, OH
Past

May 3, 2017 - July 25, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
COLUMBUS, OH

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".
GS
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

IAR
Florida
(8/10/2018)
RR
Florida
(11/19/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(2/6/2019)
RR
Illinois
(9/27/2019)
RR
Indiana
(9/24/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(3/5/2018)
RR
Ohio
(1/26/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(1/26/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWM ADV PART 2A & 2B (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLCOWNER
JOCHUM, JAMIE LEEFINOP4459768
LUCIUS, CHARLES EDWARDOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC1012912
LUCIUS, TAMI JEANOWNER MERAKI PRIVATE EQUITY, LLC2371362
NELSON, ROBERT SCOTTPRESIDENT & ELECTED MANAGER4237080
REMME, BRIAN ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3103459

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 591,069,287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701Dublin, OH 43017

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