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George A. Knutson

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CRD#: 272778
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

George Axxel Knutson, who also goes by Geo L Knutson, George L Knutson, George Leonard Knutson, was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. George had worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 3, Series 7, Series 1, Series 24, F04 and Series 00 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Geo L Knutson | George L Knutson | George Leonard Knutson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 4, 2003 - December 31, 2010

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
WARREN, NJ
Past

March 24, 2000 - December 31, 2002

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 8, 1999 - March 28, 2000

PLATINUM EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 5, 1999 - June 11, 1999

TRADE.COM ONLINE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36189
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 1998 - October 23, 1998

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1997 - January 12, 1998

MONTROSE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.

BD
CRD#: 40799
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1996 - May 12, 1997

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 36398
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 1996 - April 2, 1996

GOLDEN HARRIS CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13889
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

December 22, 1995 - February 22, 1996

SUPPES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13722
NYC, NY
Past

February 2, 1995 - December 16, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

October 29, 1993 - November 9, 1994

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

September 25, 1990 - November 26, 1991

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 16, 1990 - August 29, 1990

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

December 5, 1983 - February 24, 1984

DOFT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1660
Past

January 18, 1983 - July 5, 1983

S.G. WARBURG & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1483
Past

May 29, 1982 - January 14, 1983

MORGAN, OLMSTEAD, KENNEDY & GARDNER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 595
Past

October 27, 1980 - May 14, 1982

THE CAPITAL DEFENSE GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 8333
Past

April 16, 1980 - December 20, 1980

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Past

March 31, 1978 - March 29, 1980

NEDERLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7572
Past

October 8, 1976 - March 8, 1977

REYNOLDS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 712
Past

June 30, 1976 - February 18, 1977

BAKER, WEEKS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 69
Past

April 28, 1976 - June 20, 1976

MOSELEY, HALLGARTEN & ESTABROOK INC

BD
CRD#: 7501
Past

July 12, 1974 - April 28, 1976

MOSELEY, HALLGARTEN & ESTABROOK INC.

BD
CRD#: 6679
Past

March 24, 1971 - July 25, 1973

MITCHUM, JONES & TEMPLETON INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 584
Past

April 15, 1970 - March 24, 1971

DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6466

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/5/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/18/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
F04
Date: 1/23/1978
Financial Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 7/31/1969
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


C&
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CANTELLA SPECIALIST CORP (CEASED BUSINESS 1/31/2002) | CANTELLA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

CRD#: 13905 / SEC#: 801-60841, 8-23904

BD
Terminated by SEC on 05/14/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
389 Main Street 1st Fl., Malden, MA, 02148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 521-8630
Established
Massachusetts since 05/21/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
197

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANTELLA & CO INC. ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/8/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CANTELLA MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
LANSTEIN, JONATHANDIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4557328
MCEVOY, WILLIAM HADLEYDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5240677

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,665
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,929,399,963

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event1
Arbitration6
Bond5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
11/27/2023

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Company Information


CANTELLA & CO., INC.

CRD#: 13905

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