GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2009

Total AUM

$8.2B

Discretionary

$8.2B

100% of AUM

Avg account

$106K

Accounts

77,311

Employees

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota
CRD number: 141726
Registered since: December 1, 2009
Website: gradientinvestments.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
Client types: Individuals65.47%
HNWI34.48%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans0.05%
Services: Portfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Gradient Investments, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser organized as an LLC and active since 2009. The firm positions itself as a capital allocator serving both individual/family and institutional clients, combining discretionary portfolio management with consulting and manager selection services. Its advisory scope includes portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for businesses or institutions, pension consulting, and the selection of other advisers. Fee arrangements include percentage-of-AUM billing as well as fixed fees. The firm maintains industry relationships across the financial ecosystem—broker-dealers, insurance companies, accounting and law firms, and other investment advisers—which supports its outsourced-manager and consultant activities. Gradient does not identify as an active ESG investor. The firm was recognized in 2020 on lists published by the Financial Times (Top 300 RIA Firms) and Financial Advisor Magazine (Top RIA Firms).