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Gregory Wales

25 Years of Experience
Clemson, SC
BrokerSells Insurance

Gregory Wales is a registered investment advisor at Gradient Wealth Management, based in Clemson, SC, with 25 years of industry experience. Gregory 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

402-1 Pendleton Rd, Clemson, SC, 29631

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Gregory is a partner at Keowee Financial Group, selling fixed insurance through various providers since 2015. He spends a few hours per week on this activity, with minimal time during trading hours; the DBA is also used for marketing financial services.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
December 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Gradient Wealth Management
December 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Previous Registrations
The Strategic Financial Alliance, INC.Broker
August 2015 - December 2025 · 10 yrs 4 mos
The Strategic Financial Alliance
August 2015 - December 2025 · 10 yrs 4 mos
Gradient Advisors, LLC
June 2014 - August 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
September 2012 - November 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Allstate Financial Services, LLCBroker
August 2000 - May 2012 · 11 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations15 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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