Spencer Knickerbocker has been Member / Partner / Chief Investment Officer of Stonebrook Private since February 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Spencer Knickerbocker studied at Miami University.
Stonebrook Private LLC is a Northville, MI firm with $937M under management, 596 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Spencer Knickerbocker is Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Stonebrook Private. He is responsible for setting the broad investment strategy for the firm. After three years with a private asset manager in New York City, he joined the predecessor of Stonebrook Private in 2019, providing investment management and financial planning advice.
Spencer Knickerbocker’s longest registration was 3 years at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (2019–2023). Before joining Stonebrook Private in 2023, Spencer Knickerbocker was registered through Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC.
- Stonebrook Private LLCCurrent– present · 3 yearsNorthville, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 325434
- Raymond James & Associates, Inc.– · 3 yearsNorthville, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 705
- Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC– · 2 yearsJersey City, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110391
- Raymond James & Associates, Inc.– · under a yearNorthville, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 705
Professional designations
Listed by Stonebrook Private
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Spencer Knickerbocker is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since June 2023.
- MichiganSince 29 June 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 27 June 2016 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 11 April 2016 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Spencer James Knickerbocker
- CRD
- 6363915
- Firm
- Stonebrook Private · CRD 325434
- Role
- Member / Partner / Chief Investment Officer
- Office
- 182 E MAIN STREET, Northville, MI 48167
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- stonebrookprivate.com
Where does Spencer Knickerbocker work?
Spencer Knickerbocker has been Member / Partner / Chief Investment Officer of Stonebrook Private LLC since February 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Spencer Knickerbocker a financial advisor?
Yes. Spencer Knickerbocker has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Stonebrook Private since June 2023.
How many years of experience does Spencer Knickerbocker have?
Spencer Knickerbocker has 10 years in the financial industry, since June 2016, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Spencer Knickerbocker passed?
Spencer Knickerbocker has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2016. FINRA credited Spencer Knickerbocker with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Spencer Knickerbocker work before Stonebrook Private?
Before Stonebrook Private, Spencer Knickerbocker was registered through Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, July 2016 to July 2019; Raymond James & Associates, Inc., June 2016 to July 2016.
Where is Spencer Knickerbocker based?
Spencer Knickerbocker’s registered office is in Northville, MI.
Is Spencer Knickerbocker registered with FINRA?
No. Spencer Knickerbocker has no current broker registration.
Is Spencer Knickerbocker a CFP?
Stonebrook Private lists Spencer Knickerbocker with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Spencer Knickerbocker biography, stonebrookprivate.com
Is Spencer Knickerbocker a CFA charterholder?
Stonebrook Private lists Spencer Knickerbocker with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Spencer Knickerbocker biography, stonebrookprivate.com
How can I verify Spencer Knickerbocker’s record?
Search CRD 6363915 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Spencer Knickerbocker’s full registration record.
- Roseann HigginsChief Compliance Officer
Todd KnickerbockerManaging Member / Managing Partner