Brian Plain is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC, based in Arden Hills, MN, with 20 years of industry experience. Brian operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 3,220 clients with $220M in assets under management.
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Gradient Advisors uses third-party money managers to manage client accounts. The maximum annual fee Gradient Advisors will charge clients is 1.5% of the assets they manage. This fee is negotiable and depends on the money manager selected, the advisor providing services, and the value of the assets in the account. The fee is payable monthly, quarterly, or annually in advance or arrears based on the money manager. The investment management fees charged by the third-party managers are in addition to Gradient Advisors' fee.
Location
4105 Lexington Avenue N., Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN, 55126
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Brian provides consulting services to small business owners, focusing on business management and growth, since 2015. He dedicates a few hours per week to this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Gradient Advisors, LLC
Previous Registrations
Ausdal Financial Partners, INC.
LPL Financial Corporation
Waterstone Financial Group, INC.
Wolf Financial Management, LLC
Ing Financial Advisers, LLC
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