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John W. Spears
GRADIENT SECURITIES
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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CRD#: 7919526
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Professional summary
John Wilder Spears, who also goes by John Spears, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John Spears
Other business activities
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Beach Boys, LLC is the name of the business. It is NOT investment-related. The address for the business is 800 Broadway Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. It is a lakeside construction business focused on building steps for properties that need beach access. I am the Client Relationship Manager, I began talks to informally start the business in 2020 and started it formally in August 2022. At this point in time I devote around 2 hours a month to this business, with no hours conducted during securities trading hours. My duties include responding to emails regarding client questions.
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
May 21, 2025 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 346 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Grand Rapids, MI
Current
May 21, 2025 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 346 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
November 26, 2024 - May 14, 2025
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8733
TROY, MI
Past
November 14, 2024 - May 14, 2025
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
BD
CRD#: 8733
TROY, MI
Past
July 12, 2024 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
TROY, MI
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
Michigan(5/21/2025)
IAR
Michigan(5/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/12/2024
General Securities 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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Company Information
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 127701Grand Rapids, MI 49503TRUST BUT VERIFY
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