BU
CFP
BU
CFP

Brandon Ulmer

10 Years of Experience
Broker

Brandon Ulmer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC, based in Arden Hills, MN, with 10 years of industry experience. Brandon 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.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
173 advisors
Number of Clients
3,220 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$68K average
Assets Under Management
$218.6M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

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.

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Location

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

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Brandon is a public notary in Minnesota since 2022, notarizing documents as needed. This activity is not investment-related and requires minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gradient Advisors, LLC
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Gradient Wealth Management
August 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
August 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
June 2022 - July 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
June 2022 - July 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
April 2018 - June 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Cetera Advisor Networks LLCBroker
December 2015 - June 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations30 states
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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.