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Christopher M. Knappstein

1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO.
Chicago, IL 60631
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CRD#: 4538781
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Professional summary

Christopher Michael Knappstein, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at 1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 02/15/2022 - Old National Bank - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Financial Institution Duty - Wealth Management Officer - Start Date: 2/15/2022 - Time Spent 50%.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

March 6, 2023 - Present

1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO.

Office #1: 8750 W Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631
RIA
CRD#: 105435
Chicago, IL
Past

November 21, 2014 - October 2, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 21, 2011 - November 7, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Past

August 30, 2002 - January 24, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

July 22, 2002 - January 24, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO.
1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO. | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT. INC | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | NORTHERN OAK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | HAKER ZELLMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HAKER ZELLMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | HAKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 105435 / SEC#: 801-11335

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/1976 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
Illinois
(3/6/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/16/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/29/2002
Uniform Combined 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: 11/19/2011
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO.
1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO. | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT. INC | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | NORTHERN OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | NORTHERN OAK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | HAKER ZELLMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HAKER ZELLMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | HAKER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 105435 / SEC#: 801-11335

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/1976 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
511 N Broadway Suite 801, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(414) 615-1012
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,034,664,175

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/21/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/11/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

1834 INVESTMENT ADVISORS CO.

CRD#: 105435Chicago, IL 60631

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