A new firm called Gradient Wealth Management, an independent, privately-owned financial services company, has launched in the Minneapolis and St Paul Metro area.

A new firm called Gradient Wealth Management, an independent, privately-owned financial services company, has launched in the Minneapolis and St Paul Metro area.

Gradient Wealth Management is led by David Johnson, who serves as managing director. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, investment management services, insurance solutions and tax planning services, among others.

Johnson has been working in the financial services industry since 2000 and has detailed knowledge in the areas of asset allocation, retirement income planning, legacy planning and financial plans. Johnson is joined by Dennis Hansen, who will work on creating and maintaining financial plans for clients.

The firm is powered by the Gradient Financial Group, which provides services to member firms and offers financial products and services that include insurance, investment advisory, asset management, securities and mortgage banking.