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Christy A. Knotz
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Tucson, AZ 85718
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CRD#: 5783084
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Professional summary
Christy Ann Knotz, CFP®, who also goes by Christy Knotz, Christy Ann Mathews, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.
Christy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Christy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christy Knotz | Christy Ann Mathews
Other business activities
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Through Fortress Insurance Brokerage, LLC, Mrs. Knotz offers non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities. This is non-investment related business. Mrs. Knotz is a licensed insurance agent, and has worked with this company since January 20th, 2025, to present. The business' address is 4640 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 211, Tucson, Arizona, 85718. She spends three hours per month and one hour a month during trading hours on this enterprise. Through Fortress Consulting, LLC, Mrs. Knotz offers business and consulting services. This is non-investment related business. Mrs. Knotz is a consultant and has worked with this company since January 20th, 2025 to present. The business' address is 4640 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 211, Tucson, Arizona, 85718. She spends four hours per month and three hour a month during trading hours on this enterprise. Mrs. Knotz offers notary services as a public notary at no charge to clients as needed. This is non-investment related business. She has worked as a notary since January 26, 2025 to present. Notary services are provided at 4640 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 211, Tucson, Arizona, 85718. She spends one hour per month and half an hour a month during trading hours on this enterprise.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 24, 2025 - Present
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
Office #1: 4640 East Sunrise Drive Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85718RIA
CRD#: 143969
Tucson, AZ
Past
November 28, 2023 - December 20, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ
Past
November 28, 2023 - January 30, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ
Past
October 26, 2020 - March 7, 2023
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
October 26, 2020 - March 7, 2023
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 23, 2015 - September 29, 2020
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 159035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
December 1, 2011 - March 13, 2015
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past
July 13, 2011 - September 29, 2020
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
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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FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FORTRESS INSURANCE BROKERAGE
CRD#: 143969 / SEC#: 801-131567
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2024 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Arizona(2/24/2025)
IAR
California(2/28/2025)
IAR
Maryland(2/28/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(2/28/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/28/2025)
IAR
Virginia(8/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FORTRESS INSURANCE BROKERAGE
CRD#: 143969 / SEC#: 801-131567
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2024 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
4640 East Sunrise Drive Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85718
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 751-8600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 695 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 130,161,738 |
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