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.
- Gradient Investments, LLCCurrent– present · 12 yearsArden Hills, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141726
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.
- 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
- Firm bio
- gradientinvestments.com
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.
Is Michael Binger a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Binger has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Gradient Investments since November 2013.
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.
Where is Michael Binger based?
Michael Binger’s registered office is in Arden Hills, MN.
Is Michael Binger registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Binger has no current broker registration.
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.

