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Wayne Richard Schmidt

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC·ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota
Series 6, Series 7, Series 22, Series 24, Series 26, Series 39, Series 63Clean record17 years registeredGRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
4105 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126CRD# 1278435Firm CRD# 141726

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Identity
Wayne Richard Schmidt · ARDEN HILLS, MN
Registration
CRD #1278435 · GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC · 17 years registered
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Career History

No current investment adviser registration
Last registered firm: GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
Jan 2012Dec 2020
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Oct 2008Dec 2011
SHOREVIEW, MN
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Registrations & Exams

FINRA examinations passed
Series 6
Series 7
Series 22
Series 24
Series 26
Series 39
Series 63
Registration record
First registered · October 27, 2008
Years registered · 17
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Disclosure History

Clean record · no disclosure events on file

Source: SEC IAPD, as of 14 August 2026. Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →

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Firm Overview

Firm
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
CRD 141726 · SEC 801-70812
AUM
$5.3B
Regulatory assets under management
Employees
39
56,752 client accounts
Services offered by GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
Per Form ADV
Portfolio management (individuals)
Selection of other advisers
Publication of periodicals/newsletters
Client types served by the firm
Per Form ADV
Individuals
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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Wayne Richard Schmidt offer?
Wayne Richard Schmidt specializes in Investment Management, Wealth Management.
What are Wayne Richard Schmidt's credentials?
Wayne Richard Schmidt is a registered investment adviser representative. Check their firm's Form ADV filing for detailed qualification information.
Where is Wayne Richard Schmidt located?
Wayne Richard Schmidt is based in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota, last registered with GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC.
How does Wayne Richard Schmidt charge for services?
Wayne Richard Schmidt's firm is compensated through percentage of aum, subscription fees. Always review the firm's Form ADV Part 2 for complete fee details before engaging an advisor.
How large is GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC?
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC has approximately 39 employees and manages $5.3B in regulatory assets under management. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser.
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