Thomas A. Knippa

CX INSTITUTIONAL

Plano, TX 75024

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CRD#: 3031562

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tom Knippa

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1997

Experience

Current

October 16, 2018 - Present

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

Office #1: 7500 Dallas Parkway Suite 500, Plano, TX 75024

RIA

CRD#: 292627

Plano, TX

Past

May 2, 2022 - October 25, 2022

PERSONAL WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 172055

Plano, TX

Past

May 17, 2019 - September 22, 2020

CXI ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 301321

PLANO, TX

Past

October 8, 2002 - November 27, 2018

CPF TEXAS

RIA

CRD#: 122484

PLANO, TX

Past

June 28, 2002 - July 13, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

PLANO, TX

Past

June 28, 2002 - July 29, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

PLANO, TX

Past

November 2, 1999 - January 2, 2002

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

CRD#: 37404

COHOES, NY

Past

April 17, 1998 - October 1, 1999

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

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

CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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IAR

Texas
(10/16/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/4/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/12/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/16/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

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

CRD#: 292627 / SEC#: 801-112742

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706

Mailing Address

Phone number

(260) 927-1830

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

106

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/14/2025)

ADV PART 2A (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	14,284
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,121,239,331

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Thomas A. Knippa

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

PERSONAL WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CXI ADVISORS, LLC

CPF TEXAS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/4/2001

Series 63

Date: 6/12/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/16/1998

Current Firm

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

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