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Paul Novak

Member at T2 Asset Management in Naperville, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Paul Novak holds the title Member at T2 Asset Management, LLC, an investment adviser managing $180M, and works from its Naperville, IL office. Paul Novak has been registered as an investment adviser representative through T2 Asset Management since 11 March 2015, has 18 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65.

18
Years in industry
11
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Paul Novak has held the title Member at T2 Asset Management since March 2019, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 5% and 10% of the firm. Paul Novak holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Insurance from Illinois State University.

T2 Asset Management, LLC is a Naperville, IL firm with $180M under management, 560 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Paul Novak is Senior Wealth Manager of T2 Asset Management, based in Naperville, IL. Before joining T2 Asset Management, he was a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed, helping clients in areas of financial planning, asset management, investment planning and retirement planning.

Paul Novak’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at T2 Asset Management since 2015. Before joining T2 Asset Management in 2015, Paul Novak was registered through Waddell & Reed.

  1. – present · 11 years
    Naperville, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 167714
  2. Waddell & Reed
    – · 6 years
    Orland Park, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Paul Novak is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since March 2015.

  • IllinoisSince 11 March 2015

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6521 May 2008
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6328 March 2006
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 614 March 2006
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Paul Edward Novak
CRD
5089392
Firm
T2 Asset Management · CRD 167714
Role
Member
Office
1952 MCDOWELL RD, SUITE 101, Naperville, IL 60563
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2008
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Paul Novak work?

Paul Novak has held the title Member at T2 Asset Management, LLC since March 2019.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 2 March 2026

Is Paul Novak a financial advisor?

Yes. Paul Novak has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through T2 Asset Management since March 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Paul Novak have?

Paul Novak has 18 years in the financial industry, since May 2008, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Paul Novak passed?

Paul Novak has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in March 2006. FINRA credited Paul Novak with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Paul Novak based?

Paul Novak’s registered office is in Naperville, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Paul Novak registered with FINRA?

No. Paul Novak has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Paul Novak’s record?

Search CRD 5089392 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Paul Novak’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at T2 Asset Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5089392, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of T2 Asset Management, LLC, filed 2 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. T2 Asset Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.