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Monica C Knowles

CRD# 1087761·Registered 1983 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Monica is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Monica C Knowles, who also goes by Monica Celeste Driscoll, Monica Celeste Knowles, was a registered financial advisor. Monica was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1983 - 2023. Monica had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 15, Series 5 and Series 3 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Monica Celeste Driscoll, Monica Celeste Knowles

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.·CRD# 117756
RIA
Ann Arbor, MI
June 10, 2021 - April 4, 2023
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.·CRD# 147363
RIA
Ann Arbor, MI
March 26, 2019 - October 25, 2019
ARBOR ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 112048
RIA
Ann Arbor, MI
February 13, 2018 - June 20, 2019
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
Novi, MI
July 22, 2014 - October 10, 2017
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
Novi, MI
July 17, 2014 - October 10, 2017
MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 105339
RIA
Portland, OR
September 6, 2012 - July 14, 2014
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
September 17, 2007 - September 13, 2012
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 25910
BD
Portland, OR
January 9, 2007 - August 31, 2007
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
RIA
Detroit, MI
September 27, 2006 - November 9, 2006
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
BD
Detroit, MI
July 1, 2006 - November 9, 2006
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
RIA
Detroit, MI
June 14, 2005 - September 27, 2006
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
BD
Detroit, MI
June 13, 2005 - July 1, 2006
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
Philadelphia, PA
February 28, 2005 - June 16, 2005
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 7174
BD
Portland, ME
May 4, 2000 - December 3, 2004
LPM INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC·CRD# 33980
BD
Palm Beach, FL
February 14, 1995 - May 2, 2000
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
December 19, 1983 - February 24, 1988

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Current Firm

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.
SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

AFFINIA FINANCIAL GROUP | ZEKE CAPITAL ADVISORS | ZCA, A SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP COMPANY | SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLANNING | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C. | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. | CARLSON RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 117756 / SEC#: 801-61089
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (5/10/2002 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (10/22/2018 Terminated)
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Contact Information

Main Address

3500 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333

Phone Number

(330) 375-9480

# of Employees

424

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A 2-2025 (6/12/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

39,636

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$32,243,580,060

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/18/2025Cover PageReport
11/19/2024Cover PageReport
01/10/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Name of Business: Ray and Mary Knight Scholarship Fund; Business is not investment-related; Address: 2324 Dexter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; Nature of Business: non-profit food services; Organization raises money for scholarships for grades 1-12; Title: Director; Start date: 2019; 2 hours per week devoted to the other business; 0 hours devoted during securities trading hours.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.
SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

AFFINIA FINANCIAL GROUP | ZEKE CAPITAL ADVISORS | ZCA, A SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP COMPANY | SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLANNING | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C. | SEQUOIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. | CARLSON RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 117756 / SEC#: 801-61089
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (5/10/2002 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (10/22/2018 Terminated)
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 15 — Foreign Currency Options Examination

Passed Apr 1985

Series 5 — Interest Rate Options Examination

Passed Jan 1985

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Feb 1984About the Series 3 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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