Paul Alan Knier | Financial Professional | Big Lake, Minnesota | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Professional summary

Paul Alan Knier is a registered financial advisor currently at CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Big Lake, Minnesota and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Big Lake, Minnesota.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1-PAUL A. KNIER INC/ DBA PK FINANCIAL FOR INSURANCE AND SECURITIES BUSINESS. /BIG LAKE, MN 55309/ OWNER/ SINCE 2001/ S-CORP FOR TAX PURPOSES/ DEVOTES 100% OF WORK TIME. 2-Lisa Knier Supplemental Needs Trust, Investment Related, Big Lake, MN, Trustee, 1-27-2010, Trustee, 1 hour per month, 1 hours during trading hours, Trustee. 3-The Knier Family Trust, Investment Related, Big Lake, MN, Trustee, 6-28-2013, Trustee, 1 hour per month, 1 hours during trading hours, Trustee. 4-Clifford G. Knier and Theresa M. Knier Charitable Remainder Trust, Investment Related, Big Lake, MN, Trustee, 1-27-2010, Trustee, 1 hour per month, 1 hours during trading hours, Trustee. 5-City of Big Lake, non-investment related, Big Lake, MN, Mayor, 1/13/2021, approximately 20 hours per month, approximately 10 hours during trading hours, overseeing all the duties of the City Council and Staff, approving budgets, variance requests, etc.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 5, 2011 - Present

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 111 Oak Circle, Big Lake, MN 55309

RIA

CRD#: 134922

BIG LAKE, MN

Current

June 14, 2013 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD

CRD#: 159712

BIG LAKE, MN

Past

October 3, 2011 - July 11, 2013

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD

CRD#: 46227

BIG LAKE, MN

Past

January 4, 2010 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 31898

BIG LAKE, MN

Past

June 18, 2002 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD

CRD#: 31898

BIG LAKE, MN

Past

June 10, 1992 - June 19, 2002

LFK INCORPORATED

BD

CRD#: 6689

MINNETONKA, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

CW

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)

West Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

RR

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR

Alaska
(4/12/2018)

RR

Arizona
(6/17/2013)

IAR

Arizona
(7/26/2019)

RR

California
(10/12/2018)

IAR

Florida
(10/27/2021)

RR

Florida
(1/3/2025)

IAR

Georgia
(6/4/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(3/11/2021)

RR

Iowa
(11/2/2016)

RR

Louisiana
(1/2/2025)

RR

Minnesota
(6/17/2013)

IAR

Minnesota
(12/5/2013)

RR

North Dakota
(6/17/2013)

IAR

Oklahoma
(7/26/2019)

RR

Oklahoma
(11/5/2019)

RR

Texas
(6/17/2013)

IAR

Texas
(5/7/2015)

IAR

Virginia
(8/13/2025)

RR

Washington
(6/20/2013)

RR

Wisconsin
(4/10/2015)

IAR

Wisconsin
(7/26/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

RR

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/20/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

RR

Series 63

Date: 5/26/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7

Date: 5/12/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

RR

FINRA

Current Firm

CW

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)

West Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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Contact information

Main Address

425 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Mailing Address

Phone number

(212) 388-6200

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

42

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 2-25-25 (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,073
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 628,729,517

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Paul A. Knier

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul Alan Knier's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

LFK INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/20/2009

Series 63

Date: 5/26/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/12/1992

FINRA

Current Firm

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

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