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Karl L. Knas

DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304
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CRD#: 4365544
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Professional summary


Karl Laurence Knas, who also goes by Karl L Knas, is a registered financial advisor currently at DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Karl has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karl L Knas

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Karl Laurence Knas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 17, 2015 - Present

DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

Office #1: 40705 Woodward Avenue Suite 150, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
RIA
CRD#: 121560
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

January 8, 2015 - September 28, 2015

NORTHPOINTE CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109383
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

May 21, 2010 - December 31, 2014

NORTHPOINTE CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109383
TROY, MI
Past

March 26, 2003 - October 2, 2007

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 23, 2001 - February 24, 2003

SOUNDVIEW TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15425
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 22, 2001 - September 18, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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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DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
DEROY & DEVEREAUX | DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 121560 / SEC#: 801-61316

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2002 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(11/17/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/23/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/23/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


D&
DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
DEROY & DEVEREAUX | DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 121560 / SEC#: 801-61316

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
40705 Woodward Avenue Suite 150, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 358-3220
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (UPDATED FEBRUARY 28, 2025) (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts588
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,247,244,101

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Company Information


DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 121560Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

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