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Forrest Patterson

Investment Adviser Representative at Gradient Wealth Management

Hurst, TXCRD #7281199Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
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Years of Experience
6 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Forrest Patterson is an investment adviser representative with Gradient Wealth Management in Hurst, TX, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc and Gradient Advisors, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Texas
Broker:
2 states and territories

Arkansas, Texas

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Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/13/2021
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 6/26/2020
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/21/2023
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 12/6/2021
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 11/15/2021

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Gradient Wealth ManagementCurrent
1/2/2024 – Hurst, TX
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
1/19/2022 – 9/27/2023Dallas, TX
Gradient Advisors, LLC
7/31/2020 – 10/26/2021Arlington, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Adovcate Financial Partners
    Jul 2013 – Nov 2021Arlington, TX
  2. Gradient Advisors LLC
    Jul 2020 – Nov 2021Arlington, TX
  3. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Nov 2021 – Sep 2023Milwaukee, WI
  4. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
    Nov 2021 – Sep 2023Dallas, TX
  5. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    Mar 2022 – Sep 2023Milwaukee, WI
  6. American Senior Benefits
    Oct 2023 – no end date reportedHurst, TX
  7. Gradient Securities
    Jan 2024 – no end date reportedArden Hills, MN
  8. Bloom Financial Partners, LLC
    Jan 2024 – no end date reportedArden Hills, MN
  9. Integrity Alliance, LLC
    Jul 2026 – no end date reportedHurst, TX

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Gradient Wealth Management

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Independent Financial ServicesFinancial Professionals

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCorporations

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
67
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
24
Main office:
Arden Hills, MN
SEC file number:
801-80807

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Form ADV data as of April 13, 2026

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