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Sandra K. Brown

GRADIENT ADVISORS
Peru, IL 61354
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CRD#: 6872132
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Professional summary


Sandra Kay Brown, who also goes by Sandra Kay Begly, Sandra Brown, Sandra Kay Lemmer, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Peru, Illinois.

Sandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Sandra has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sandra Kay Begly | Sandra Brown | Sandra Kay Lemmer

Other business activities


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1. DBA - Sandra Brown | Investment Related | 910 Shooting Park Road, Peru, IL 61354 & 1000 Essington Rd Joliet, IL, 60435 | Advisory | Owner | Investment Advisor Representative |10/2020 | 20hrs/mo | 20hrs/mo during trading | Advisory services 2. SENIOR WATCHDOG, INC.| Investment Related | 910 Shooting Park Road, Peru, IL 61354 & 1000 Essington Rd Joliet, IL, 60435 | INSURANCE SALES | Agent |10/2017 | APPROX 140 HRS/MONTH |APPROX 140 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING | INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 21, 2020 - Present

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 910 Shooting Park Road, Peru, IL 61354Office #2: 1000 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
RIA
CRD#: 152665
Peru, IL
Past

June 10, 2020 - October 23, 2020

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
LASALLE, IL
Past

January 2, 2018 - November 16, 2018

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
LaSalle, IL

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".
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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
Illinois
(10/21/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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#: 152665Peru, IL 61354

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