Gradient Investments

Gradient Investments, LLC

Gradient Investments (GI) is an independent, privately-owned, fee-only SEC registered investment advisor (RIA), providing professional money management services. We serve individuals, employer-sponsored pension plans, foundations, endowments and corporations through mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETF), options and separately managed accounts.

Our Philosophy

At GI, our innovative approach to investing is focused on understanding our clients and providing personalized investment solutions. Additionally, we believe that client access to our investment professionals is an invaluable service that is rare in the financial services industry.

A Firm Focused on Growth
Nicole Alexander

Our team

Nicole Alexander

Chief Compliance Officer

Nicole Alexander serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Gradient Investments, LLC. Nicole brings over a decade of experience in the investment services industry to Gradient. Her skill set includes supporting financial advisors in investment portfolio administration, asset analysis, project management, trading, compliance, and client services. Currently, she oversees the compliance and supervisory responsibilities and is accountable for oversight, ensuring all internal policies, procedures, standards of conduct and ethical principles are adhered to relative to SEC regulations.

During her tenure, Nicole served as Assistant Portfolio Manager for a Registered Investment Advisor in the Twin Cities area. Her duties involved portfolio analysis, client and advisor support, and trading. Nicole managed the billing process of all investment accounts, cash disbursements, prepared in-depth portfolio analysis and financial reports for clients, and was responsible for all compliance support and regulatory filings.

Nicole holds her Series 65 and earned her Bachelor of Science in business management with a minor in finance from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management.

Our Investment Team

Please consult your independent investment advisor before making any investment decisions. The information herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for making an investment decision. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. For more information, please request a copy of Gradient Investments' ADV Part 2A. Gradient Investments, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor managing assets for clients across the country through independent, Registered Investment Advisors acting as solicitors on behalf of Gradient Investments, LLC.