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Timothy F. Knauf

MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES
Rockford, IL 61108
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CRD#: 1902373
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Professional summary


Timothy Francis Knauf is a registered financial advisor currently at MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Rockford, Illinois.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Timothy has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 62, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
THE PENSION SPECIALISTS, LTD., LOCATION: 10501 N. 2ND STREET, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115, BUSINESS: 401K PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, POSITION: SHAREHOLDER, START: 12/1999, HRS/MO: 1; Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., LOCATION: 555 S. PERRYVILLE RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61108, BUSINESS: SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS; POSITION: SHAREHOLDER, Area Sr. Vice President; START: 06/2017; HRS/MO: 40. Hillcrest Prep: START: 02/2020; HRS/MO: 40 ?LSG Spirits ?investment-related; NO ?address 3444 Mulberry Creek Drive Austin TX ?position; shareholder ?title shareholder ?start date 2018-07-16 ?hours/month devoted to business; 0 ?hours devoted business during securities trading hours; 0 ?duties None ?Zero Card ?investment-related; NO ?address 12 N Cheyenne Avenue Tulsa Oklahoma 74103 ?position; shareholder ?title shareholder ?start date 2018-06-25 ?hours/month devoted to business; 0 ?hours devoted business during securities trading hours; 0 ?duties None ?TMSC, LLC ?investment-related; NO ?address 4615 E State Street, Ste 102 Rockford Illinois 61108 ?position; member ?title member ?start date 2023-07-01 ?hours/month devoted to business; 0 ?hours devoted business during securities trading hours; 0 ?duties none ?8654, LLC ?investment-related; NO ?address 6200 River Bend Drive Lisle Illinois 60532 ?nature business; real estate ?position; shareholder ?title shareholder ?start date 2022-12-31 ?hours/month devoted to business; 0 ?hours devoted business during securities trading hours; 0 ?duties None

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 7, 2011 - Present

MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 4615 E State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108
RIA
CRD#: 158573
Rockford, IL
Past

August 25, 1999 - February 23, 2011

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110377
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

July 28, 1999 - February 23, 2011

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

December 9, 1988 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 9, 1988 - July 28, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(7/7/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(10/7/2011)
IAR
Wisconsin
(12/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 12/8/1999
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MF
MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 158573 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/7/2011 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4615 E State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(779) 210-2930
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,600,932

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Company Information


MIDWEST FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 158573Rockford, IL 61108

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