Michael J. Knowles
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Michael J Knowles was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
June 30, 2014 - May 28, 2025
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
June 18, 2014 - January 28, 2025
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
October 1, 2008 - August 8, 2012
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
October 1, 2008 - August 8, 2012
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
August 7, 2007 - October 1, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
July 19, 2007 - October 1, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
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WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
CRD#: 875 / SEC#: 801-64233, 8-484
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Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WINTRUST BANK | SOLE DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARLISLE, PAUL CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 6314743 |
| CORBETT, JAMES EDWARD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2371982 |
| GETZ, BERT ATWATER JR | DIRECTOR | 4588181 |
| GLABE, MARLA FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 2339176 |
| HEITMANN, SCOTT KEITH | DIRECTOR | 2351200 |
| KAMRADT, MICHAEL PAUL | DIRECTOR | 1562014 |
| MCKINNEY, SUZET MEYLIEU | DIRECTOR | 7069598 |
| SARILLO, CELENA ROLDAN | DIRECTOR | 7069597 |
| SILVER, ELLIOTT JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1594446 |
| SMYTH, MICHAEL J | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2802717 |
| SOMMERFIELD, JAMES ALFRED JR | SR. COMPLIANCE OFFICER, INSURANCE PRINCIPAL | 2841304 |
| STAFFORD, INGRID S. | DIRECTOR | 7497076 |
| ZIDAR, THOMAS PATRICK | CHAIRMAN & CEO | 2128329 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,969 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,417,827,726 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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