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Spencer C. Peterson

GRADIENT SECURITIES
Arden Hills, MN 55126
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CRD#: 7572774
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Professional summary


Spencer Christian Peterson is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Spencer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Spencer has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. SP DETAILING, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 7914 GREENFIELD AVE, MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112; OWNER/SOLE MEMBER; START 4/2025; 20 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ACTS AS AN AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 6, 2024 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Arden Hills, MN
Current

November 13, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue N Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Arden Hills, MN

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 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
Minnesota
(2/6/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(2/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/5/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/13/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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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#: 127701Arden Hills, MN 55126

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