Paul Knott has been Managing Member of Old North State Wealth Management since May 2008, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Paul Knott holds a Bachelor of Science from Cameron School of Business, University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Old North State Wealth Management, LLC is a Wilmington, NC firm with $453M under management, 484 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Paul Knott is Managing Partner of Old North State Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals, families and their businesses, with a focus on their tax situations, income requirements and long-term planning needs. Before founding Old North State Wealth Management, he was a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Smith Barney.
Paul Knott’s longest registration is the current one, 17 years at Old North State Wealth Management since 2008. Before joining Old North State Wealth Management in 2008, Paul Knott was registered through Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- – present · 17 yearsWilmington, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 148659
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.– · 6 yearsWilmington, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
Professional designations
Listed by Old North State Wealth Management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Paul Knott is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from October 2008; the most recent is Texas, in January 2009.
- North CarolinaSince 27 October 2008
- TexasResidentSince 29 January 2009
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 19 January 2001 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 9 January 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 31 December 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 December 1997 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Paul Daniel Knott
- CRD
- 2958392
- Firm
- Old North State Wealth Management · CRD 148659
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 1430 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE, SUITE 200, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- December 1997
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- onswm.com
Where does Paul Knott work?
Paul Knott has been Managing Member of Old North State Wealth Management, LLC since May 2008, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Paul Knott a financial advisor?
Yes. Paul Knott has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Texas, through Old North State Wealth Management since October 2008.
How many years of experience does Paul Knott have?
Paul Knott has 28 years in the financial industry, since December 1997, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Paul Knott passed?
Paul Knott has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1997. FINRA credited Paul Knott with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Paul Knott work before Old North State Wealth Management?
Before Old North State Wealth Management, Paul Knott was registered through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., December 2001 to October 2008.
Where is Paul Knott based?
Paul Knott’s registered office is in Wilmington, NC.
Is Paul Knott registered with FINRA?
Yes. Paul Knott has a current broker registration, under CRD 2958392.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Paul Knott a CFP?
Old North State Wealth Management lists Paul Knott with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Paul Knott biography, onswm.com
How can I verify Paul Knott’s record?
Search CRD 2958392 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Paul Knott’s full registration record.
