Bryan Knutson has been an investment adviser representative at South Cove Financial since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Bryan Knutson holds a BA in History from Dartmouth College.
South Cove Financial, LLC is a firm with $168M under management, 208 clients and 3 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Bryan Knutson is a Financial Advisor at South Cove Financial. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth advisory and portfolio management roles, including at national brokerage firms and Seattle-area Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) companies. He has served on investment committees and constructed portfolios for clients with a wide range of asset levels.
Bryan Knutson’s longest registration was 6 years at Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC (2011–2018). Before joining South Cove Financial in 2026, Bryan Knutson was registered through Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC and Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC.
- South Cove Financial, LLCCurrent– present · under a yearSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 284554
- Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC– · 5 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 128483
- Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC– · 6 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 139505
- Laird Norton Tyee Asset Strategies, LLC– · 2 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113400
- Morgan Stanley– · 1 yearSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7556
Professional designations
Listed by South Cove Financial
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Certified Fiduciary (CF2)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Bryan Knutson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since September 2026.
- WashingtonSince 9 September 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 6 April 2001 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 13 March 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 February 2001 |
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Bryan Milloy Knutson
- CRD
- 4327732
- Firm
- South Cove Financial · CRD 284554
- Office
- Seattle, WA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- southcovefinancial.com
Where does Bryan Knutson work?
Bryan Knutson is an investment adviser representative registered through South Cove Financial, LLC since September 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Bryan Knutson a financial advisor?
Yes. Bryan Knutson has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through South Cove Financial since September 2026.
How many years of experience does Bryan Knutson have?
Bryan Knutson has 15 years in the financial industry, since November 2010, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Bryan Knutson passed?
Bryan Knutson has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 2001.
Where did Bryan Knutson work before South Cove Financial?
Before South Cove Financial, Bryan Knutson was registered through Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC, July 2018 to December 2023; Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC, May 2011 to March 2018; Laird Norton Tyee Asset Strategies, LLC, December 2008 to April 2011; Morgan Stanley, April 2001 to June 2002.
Where is Bryan Knutson based?
Bryan Knutson’s registered office is in Seattle, WA.
Is Bryan Knutson registered with FINRA?
No. Bryan Knutson has no current broker registration.
Is Bryan Knutson a CFP?
South Cove Financial lists Bryan Knutson with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Bryan Knutson’s record?
Search CRD 4327732 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Bryan Knutson’s full registration record.
