GK
Griffin Y. Knowlton
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Boston, MA 02116
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CRD#: 5479260
GK
Professional summary
Griffin Young Knowlton, who also goes by Griffin Young Knowiton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Griffin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Griffin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Griffin Young Knowiton
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 14, 2021 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 500 Boylston St, Suite 1300, Boston, MA 02116RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Boston, MA
Current
May 14, 2021 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 500 Boylston St, Suite 1300, Boston, MA 02116RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Boston, MA
Past
June 24, 2014 - June 3, 2021
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 5, 2010 - June 3, 2021
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(5/14/2021)
RR
California(5/14/2021)
RR
Colorado(5/14/2021)
RR
Connecticut(5/14/2021)
RR
Delaware(5/14/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(5/14/2021)
RR
Florida(5/14/2021)
RR
Georgia(5/14/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/14/2021)
RR
Louisiana(5/14/2021)
RR
Maine(5/14/2021)
RR
Maryland(5/14/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(5/14/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts(5/25/2021)
RR
Michigan(5/14/2021)
RR
Nevada(5/14/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(5/14/2021)
RR
New Jersey(5/14/2021)
RR
New York(5/14/2021)
RR
Ohio(5/14/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(5/14/2021)
RR
Oregon(5/14/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/14/2021)
RR
South Dakota(6/15/2023)
RR
Tennessee(5/14/2021)
RR
Texas(5/14/2021)
IAR
Texas(5/14/2021)
RR
Utah(5/14/2021)
RR
Vermont(5/14/2021)
RR
Virginia(5/14/2021)
RR
Washington(5/14/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(5/14/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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Company Information
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361Boston, MA 02116TRUST BUT VERIFY
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