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Forrest Patterson
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Hurst, TX 76054
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CRD#: 7281199
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Professional summary
Forrest Patterson, who also goes by Forrest Dean Patterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Hurst, Texas.
Forrest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Forrest has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Forrest Dean Patterson
Other business activities
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1. AIR BNB PRORERTY; INV RELATED; 13 SUGAR LANE, EL PRADO, NM, 87529, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, OWNER; START 12/2019; 0 HOURS PER MONTH/0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY THAT WIFE MANAGES. 2. AMERICAN SENIOR BENEFITS; INV RELATED; INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 10/2023; 150 HOURS PER MONTH; 150 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INSURANCE. 3. BLOOM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC; INV RELATED; OWNER; RR/IAR; START 01/2024; DBA NAME USED FOR SECURITIES/ADVISORY BUSINESS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 2, 2024 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 860 Airport Freeway Suite 400, Hurst, TX 76054RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Hurst, TX
Current
January 2, 2024 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 860 Airport Freeway Suite 400, Hurst, TX 76054RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Hurst, TX
Past
January 19, 2022 - September 27, 2023
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past
December 6, 2021 - September 27, 2023
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past
July 31, 2020 - October 26, 2021
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152665
Arlington, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Texas(1/2/2024)
IAR
Texas(1/2/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/21/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/6/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,322 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 591,069,287 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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