Joshua Laine Watson

Employer firm

Gradient Advisors, LLC CRD 152665

$289M regulatory AUM 64 advisory clients

Reported services (Item 5G)

• Financial planning
• Portfolio management (individuals)
• Pension consulting
• Selection of other advisers

From the firm’s Form ADV. Read the guides:

• Item 5F — Regulatory AUM
• Item 5G — Advisory services
• Full firm profile

Current Employers

Employment History

• 08/2011 → Present
  Gradient Annuity Brokerage
  Topeka, KS
• 06/2026 → Present
  Gradient Advisors, Llc
  Arden Hills, MN

Other Businesses

1. J Watson Wealth, LLC dba for Gradient Advisors | Investment Related | Topeka Kansas 66614| Advisory | Financial Advisor | Investment Advisor Representative | 06/2026 | 20hr/mo outside trading| Advisory Services 2. J Watson Insurance | Investment Related | Topeka Kansas 66614 | Insurance | Owner | Agent | 1/2025 | 40hrs/mo outside trading |Insurance Services

Exams

• S65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  2025-12-01

Other Names

• Josh Watson