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Michael Binger

President at Gradient Investments in Arden Hills, MN

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Binger is President of Gradient Investments, LLC, an investment adviser managing $8.84B, and works from its Arden Hills, MN office. Michael Binger has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Gradient Investments since 5 November 2013 and has 12 years in the industry across 1 firm.

12
Years in industry
12
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Binger has been President of Gradient Investments since July 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.

Gradient Investments, LLC is an Arden Hills, MN firm with $8.84B under management, 26,806 clients and 15 advisers in one office, as of its September 2026 filing.

Michael Binger is President of Gradient Investments, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2012 and is the leader of Gradient Investments. He brings more than 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at an institutional asset manager.

  1. – present · 12 years
    Arden Hills, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141726

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Gradient Investments

  • CFA®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Binger is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since January 2023.

  • TexasSince 3 January 2023

Examinations

No examinations are on Michael Binger’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Michael Arthur Binger
CRD
6266863
Firm
Gradient Investments · CRD 141726
Role
President
Office
4105 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 250, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2013
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michael Binger work?

Michael Binger has been President of Gradient Investments, LLC since July 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 September 2026

Is Michael Binger a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Binger has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Gradient Investments since November 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Binger have?

Michael Binger has 12 years in the financial industry, since November 2013, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is Michael Binger based?

Michael Binger’s registered office is in Arden Hills, MN.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Michael Binger registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Binger has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Michael Binger a CFA charterholder?

Gradient Investments lists Michael Binger with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Michael Binger, CFA® biography, gradientinvestments.com

How can I verify Michael Binger’s record?

Search CRD 6266863 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Binger’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Gradient Investments

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6266863, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Gradient Investments, LLC, filed 30 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Gradient Investments team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.