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Jason Christopher Knapp

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Pittsburgh, PA
·CRD# 6057659·14 years experience

Professional Summary

Jason Christopher Knapp, who also goes by Jason Knapp, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Jason has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 82TO, Series 72, Series 99TO, Series...

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Years of Experience

14 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 145488
RIA
320 Fort Duquesne Blvd Suite 235, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
September 10, 2020 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 44856
BD
320 Fort Duquesne Blvd Suite 235, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
July 24, 2017 - Present
CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 26898
BD
Nashville, TN
October 21, 2021 - August 17, 2022
MDS SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 159555
BD
Kittanning, PA
November 9, 2012 - October 23, 2017

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Current Firm

AW
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

25 FINANCIAL | WESTERN PORTFOLIO PARTNERS | WEALTH STRATEGIES ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTH SOLUTIONS 360 | THORNHILL FINANCIAL | SILVERCAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHADES CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | SECOND LEVEL CAPITAL | SARANAC ADVISORS | ROBERTS TAX AND RETIREMENT PLANNING | PROGEN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PATHWAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | OLD GROWTH CAPITAL | NTS BEARING | NARISH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MCKINLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MASTERWORKS.IO | MAJORS FINANCIAL | MAGNOLIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL | LEBLANC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN GALT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | INSIGHT WEALTH GROUP | IJK FUNDS | HUDSONPOINT CAPITAL | HILL & HILL FINANCIAL | GOVIC CAPITAL | GOLUB CAPITAL | FREEDOM FINANCIAL WEALTH AND TAX, LLC | FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS | FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CYGNUS CAPITAL | CURA WEALTH PARTNERS | CREATIVE HEALTH CAPITAL, LLC | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONNER FINANCIAL LLC | CALIBER FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | ARNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ALVERY BARTLETT GROUP | ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 145488 / SEC#: 801-69827
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone Number

(312) 940-3684

# of Employees

135

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH WRAP FEE BROCHURE - 01.30.2026 (2/6/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,424

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,745,378,945

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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.

JASON C. KNAPP REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST OF AUGUST 08, 2011 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -PERSONAL TRUST -SOLE TRUSTEE -AUGUST 2011 -0 HOURS/MONTH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 -INVESTMENT-RELATED -REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE & INSURANCE PRODUCER -OFFICER/DIRECTOR -JANUARY 2018 -200 HOURS/MONTH THE ALLEGHENY VALLEY CONGLOMERATE, LLC 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -INVESTMENT-RELATED -HOLDING COMPANY -OWNER -JUNE 2013 -40 HOURS/MONTH GATEWAY TOWERS EXECUTIVE OFFICES CONDOMINIUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -COMMERICAL OFFICE CONDOMINIUM -OFFICER/DIRECTOR -NOVEMBER 2021 -2-5 HOURS/MONTH PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSTABLE 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -PEACE OFFICER - APPOINTED/ELECTED OFFICE -CONTRACTOR -MARCH 2021 -10 HOURS/MONTH JASON C. KNAPP FOUNDATION, LLC 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -501(c)
(3) PUBLIC CHARITY -OFFICER/DIRECTOR -SEPTEMBER 2017 -5 HOURS/MONTH PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSTABULARY 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSTABLE SERVICES -OFFICER/DIRECTOR -JULY 2021 -5 HOURS/MONTH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC 320 FORT DUQUESNE BLVD STE 235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 -INVESTMENT-RELATED -BANK/CREDIT UNION -OFFICER/DIRECTOR -MAY 2022 -10 HOURS/MONTH ALLEGHENY COUNTY CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION PITTSBURGH, PA 15241 -NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED -NONPROFIT -TREASURER -JULY 2023 -5 HOURS/MONTH

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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".
AW
ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

25 FINANCIAL | WESTERN PORTFOLIO PARTNERS | WEALTH STRATEGIES ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTH SOLUTIONS 360 | THORNHILL FINANCIAL | SILVERCAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHADES CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | SECOND LEVEL CAPITAL | SARANAC ADVISORS | ROBERTS TAX AND RETIREMENT PLANNING | PROGEN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | PINNACLE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PATHWAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | OLD GROWTH CAPITAL | NTS BEARING | NARISH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MCKINLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MASTERWORKS.IO | MAJORS FINANCIAL | MAGNOLIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL | LEBLANC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN GALT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | INSIGHT WEALTH GROUP | IJK FUNDS | HUDSONPOINT CAPITAL | HILL & HILL FINANCIAL | GOVIC CAPITAL | GOLUB CAPITAL | FREEDOM FINANCIAL WEALTH AND TAX, LLC | FINCADIA CAPITAL PARTNERS | FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CYGNUS CAPITAL | CURA WEALTH PARTNERS | CREATIVE HEALTH CAPITAL, LLC | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONNER FINANCIAL LLC | CALIBER FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | AVENA IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | ARNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ALVERY BARTLETT GROUP | ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 145488 / SEC#: 801-69827
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(1/27/2021)
RR
Georgia
(12/18/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(10/25/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/10/2020)
RR
Virginia
(7/29/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2020About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2013About the Series 63 exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 82TO exam

Series 72 — Government Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 42 — Registered Options Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023

Series 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

Series 62 — Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Feb 2021About the Series 31 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2021About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 79 — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the Series 79 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2012About the Series 7 exam

Series 39 — Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 39 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 26 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2012About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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