AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
RS

Rachel E. Sams

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Ocala, FL 34471
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 6854917
RS

Professional summary


Rachel Emily Sams, who also goes by Rachel Emily Mangum, Rachel Mangum, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Ocala, Florida.

Rachel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Rachel has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rachel Emily Mangum | Rachel Mangum

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. CENTRAL FLORIDA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC; INV RELATED; 1740 SE 18TH STREET, SUITE 1301, OCALA, FL 34471; INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 6/2023; 40 HOURS PER MONTH; 4 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INSURANCE AND DBA NAME USED FOR SECURITIES, ADVISORY AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. 2. OUR HEARTS ALIGN, INC; NOT INV RELATED; 179 NE 51ST STREET, OCALA, FL 34479; PREGNANCY LOSS AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP 501C(3); BOARD MEMBER; START 01/2018; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; VOLUNTEERS TIME FOR SERVICE PROJECTS. GIVES INPUT ON HOW THE BUSINESS CAN ACQURE NEW DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR AWARENESS OF THIS FOUNDATION. PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS 5K'S. TEA PARTIES, FUND RAISING EVENTS FOR THE BUSINESS. 3. MANGUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; NOT INV RELATED; 6358 SW 155TH PL, OCALA, FL 34473; LLC FOR TAX PURPOSES FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS ONLY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 7/2019; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; LLC FOR TAX PURPOSES FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS ONLY. 4. BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL (BNI); NOT INV RELATED; WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA; MEMBER/EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR; START 10/2024; 6 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MEET WEEKLY TO NETWORK & EDUCATE OTHERS. 5. ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL; NOT INV RELATED; WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA; MEMBER; START 2/2025; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PARTICIPATES IN NETWORKING GROUP. 6. HC4 - HENANDO COUNTY CONTINUITY OF CARE COUNCIL, INC; NOT INV RELATED; WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA; MEMBER; START 7/2025; 3 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PARTICIPATES IN NETWORKING GROUP. 7. OFF THE RECORD; NOT INV RELATED; WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA; MEMBER; START 7/2025; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PARTICIPATES IN NETWORKING GROUP.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Rachel Emily Sams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Rachel Emily Sams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

August 11, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1740 Se 18th Street Suite 1301, Ocala, FL 34471
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Ocala, FL
Current

August 10, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1740 Se 18th Street Suite 1301, Ocala, FL 34471
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Ocala, FL
Past

December 6, 2022 - February 15, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Ocala, FL
Past

April 29, 2019 - February 15, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Ocala, FL
Past

October 30, 2018 - March 8, 2019

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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

RR
Florida
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Florida
(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/14/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(8/14/2023)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/15/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(12/2/2024)
IAR
Mississippi
(12/3/2024)
IAR
New York
(8/11/2023)
RR
New York
(8/12/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/14/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/14/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/14/2023)
IAR
Wyoming
(8/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/30/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/30/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701Ocala, FL 34471

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Rachel Sams

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Trishul Patel
Trishul PatelAdvisorCheck Check Mark
INVESTING FOREVER ADVISORY
IAR
West Palm Beach, FL
Robert M. Wyrick, Jr.
Robert Wyrick, Jr.AdvisorCheck Check Mark
POST OAK PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
IAR
Houston, TX
Theresa Liane Henry
Theresa HenryAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
RR
East Rutherford, NJ
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics