Michael Knittel has been an investment adviser representative at Arrowroot Family Office since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michael Knittel studied University of California at Davis.
Arrowroot Family Office, LLC is a Marina Del Rey, CA firm with $431M under management, 1,415 clients and 10 advisers across 9 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Mike Knittel is Portfolio Manager at Arrowroot Family Office, based in El Dorado Hills, CA. He specializes in portfolio management, financial analysis, and developing lifetime roadmaps for clients. Before joining Arrowroot, he spent 12 years at Lagunitas Asset Management, investing in and advising clients on startup companies and venture capital funds.
Michael Knittel’s longest registration was 8 years at Lagunitas Asset Management, LLC (2013–2022). Before joining Arrowroot Family Office in 2022, Michael Knittel was registered through Lagunitas Asset Management, LLC and Concert Wealth Management.
- Arrowroot Family Office, LLCCurrent– present · 4 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168744
- Lagunitas Asset Management, LLC– · 8 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 166781
- Concert Wealth Management– · 2 yearsFolsom, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141253
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC– · 2 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 31194
- Wachovia Securities, LLC– · under a yearEl Dorado Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.– · 6 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Knittel is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, as a resident of California, since June 2022.
- CaliforniaResidentSince 30 June 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 12 March 2009 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 September 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 September 1999 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Murray Knittel
- CRD
- 3274235
- Firm
- Arrowroot Family Office · CRD 168744
- Office
- 1264 HAWKS FLIGHT CT, SUITE 290, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 1999
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- arrowrootadvisors.com
Where does Michael Knittel work?
Michael Knittel is an investment adviser representative registered through Arrowroot Family Office, LLC since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Knittel a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Knittel has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Arrowroot Family Office since June 2022.
How many years of experience does Michael Knittel have?
Michael Knittel has 27 years in the financial industry, since October 1999, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Knittel passed?
Michael Knittel has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1999. FINRA credited Michael Knittel with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Knittel work before Arrowroot Family Office?
Before Arrowroot Family Office, Michael Knittel was registered through Lagunitas Asset Management, LLC, June 2013 to June 2022; Concert Wealth Management, November 2010 to June 2013; RBC Capital Markets, LLC, June 2008 to November 2010; Wachovia Securities, LLC, January 2008 to June 2008; A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., March 2001 to January 2008.
Where is Michael Knittel based?
Michael Knittel’s registered office is in El Dorado Hills, CA.
Is Michael Knittel registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Knittel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Knittel’s record?
Search CRD 3274235 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Knittel’s full registration record.
