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Thomas Andrew Knippa

Thomas Andrew Knippa

CFP®
CX INSTITUTIONAL
Plano, TX
·CRD# 3031562·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Andrew Knippa, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Knippa, is a registered financial advisor currently at CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC located in Plano, Texas. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Tom Knippa

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1997

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC·CRD# 292627
RIA
7500 Dallas Parkway Suite 500, Plano, TX 75024
October 16, 2018 - Present
PERSONAL WEALTH PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 172055
RIA
Plano, TX
May 2, 2022 - October 25, 2022
CXI ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 301321
RIA
Plano, TX
May 17, 2019 - September 22, 2020
CPF TEXAS·CRD# 122484
RIA
Plano, TX
October 8, 2002 - November 27, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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Plano, TX
June 28, 2002 - July 13, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Plano, TX
June 28, 2002 - July 29, 2020
MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.·CRD# 37404
BD
Cohoes, NY
November 2, 1999 - January 2, 2002
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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Fort Mill, SC
April 17, 1998 - October 1, 1999

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Current Firm

CI
CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CREDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CX WEALTH DIRECT | CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/1/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706

Phone Number

(260) 927-1830

# of Employees

130

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 42 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

13,723

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,464,692,612

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Other business activities

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Mr. Knippa is engaged from 5/2/22 - 6/5/22 to perform IAR services in connection with the conversion of CX Institutional and Personal Wealth Partners clients. PWP is a Registered Investment Advisor located at 7900 International Dr., Ste 510,, Bloomington, MN 55425. Mr. Knippa will be assisting PWP with making client calls and moving clients from PWP to CXI. 10/4/2019 - CX Risk Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date: 09/01/2019 - 3 Hours Per Month/2 Hours During Securities Trading. Mr. Knippa is engaged from 5/2/22 - 6/5/22 to perform IAR services in connection with the conversion of Personal Wealth Partners clients and CX Institutional. CX Institutional is a Registered Investment Advisor located at 200 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. Mr. Knippa will be assisting PWP with making client calls and moving clients from PWP to CXI.

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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".
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CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/1/2018 Approved)

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.
IAR
Texas
(10/16/2018)

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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 Jan 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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