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Jason C. Knapp

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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CRD#: 6057659
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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 42, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, Series 62, Series 31, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 79, Series 7, Series 39, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jason Knapp

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 10, 2020 - Present

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd Suite 235, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
RIA
CRD#: 145488
Pittsburgh, PA
Current

July 24, 2017 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd Suite 235, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
BD
CRD#: 44856
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

October 21, 2021 - August 17, 2022

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

November 9, 2012 - October 23, 2017

MDS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 159555
KITTANNING, PA

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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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 | 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 - (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)

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
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/9/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 42
Date: 1/2/2023
Registered Options Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/5/2021
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/7/2021
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 | 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 - (1/5/2009 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 940-3684
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
138

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARETE WEALTH ADV2A - 04.01.2025 (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,837
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,152,167,506

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145488Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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