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David Brady

34 Years of Experience
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

David Brady is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Gradient Wealth Management, based in Arden Hills, MN, with 34 years of industry experience. David operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 3,268 clients with $590M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
99 advisors
Number of Clients
3,268 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$181K average
Assets Under Management
$591.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)

Gradient Wealth Management offers non-discretionary asset management services, where they recommend securities but require your approval before any trades. The annual fee is a maximum of 2.00% of the assets they manage, but this fee is negotiable based on factors like the money manager selected, the advisor providing services, and the value of your account. The fee can be paid monthly or quarterly, either in advance or after the period. You can terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and receive a refund for services not provided.

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Location

4105 Lexington Avenue, Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN, 55126

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
July 2008
Closed-No Action
Customer Dispute
March 2007
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

David is the owner of Brady Associates Financial Services, an insurance and securities/advisory business, and spends a few hours per week on it. He also owns Brady Associates Inc., a real estate, consulting, and accounting entity, dedicating a few hours per week to managing rentals, consulting, and related tasks.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gradient Wealth Management
June 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
June 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
USA Financial Securities Corporation
October 2009 - July 2016 · 6 yrs 9 mos
USA Financial Securities CorporationBroker
January 2004 - July 2016 · 12 yrs 6 mos
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
December 2002 - November 2003 · 11 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
January 1992 - December 2002 · 10 yrs 11 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
January 1992 - May 1997 · 5 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations12 states
CACTFLIDMAMENCNHNYSCUTVT
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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