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Timothy Knauf

CCO President at Midwest Financial Associates in Rockford, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Timothy Knauf is CCO President of Midwest Financial Associates, Inc., an investment adviser managing $124M, and works from its Rockford, IL office. Timothy Knauf has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Midwest Financial Associates since 7 October 2011, has 37 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed 6 licensing exams.

37
Years in industry
15
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
3
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Timothy Knauf has been CCO President of Midwest Financial Associates since July 2001, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.

Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. is a Rockford, IL firm with $124M under management, 301 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.

Timothy Knauf’s longest registration is the current one, 15 years at Midwest Financial Associates since 2011. Before joining Midwest Financial Associates in 2011, Timothy Knauf was registered through First Heartland Consultants, Inc.

  1. – present · 15 years
    Rockford, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 158573
  2. First Heartland Consultants, Inc.
    – · 11 years
    Rockford, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110377

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Timothy Knauf is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from October 2011; the most recent is Arizona, in July 2023.

  • ArizonaSince 7 July 2023
  • IllinoisSince 7 October 2011
  • WisconsinSince 9 December 2021

Examinations

Series 5121 April 2003
Name
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Series 2431 January 2001
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 628 December 1999
Name
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Series 6530 September 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6326 December 1991
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 630 November 1988
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Timothy Francis Knauf
CRD
1902373
Role
CCO President
Office
4615 E STATE STREET, SUITE 102, Rockford, IL 61108
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 1989
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Timothy Knauf work?

Timothy Knauf has been CCO President of Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. since July 2001, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 7 July 2026

Is Timothy Knauf a financial advisor?

Yes. Timothy Knauf has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona, Illinois and Wisconsin, through Midwest Financial Associates since October 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Timothy Knauf have?

Timothy Knauf has 37 years in the financial industry, since July 1989, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Timothy Knauf passed?

Timothy Knauf has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 62, Series 24 and Series 51. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in November 1988.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Timothy Knauf work before Midwest Financial Associates?

Before Midwest Financial Associates, Timothy Knauf was registered through First Heartland Consultants, Inc., August 1999 to February 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Timothy Knauf based?

Timothy Knauf’s registered office is in Rockford, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Timothy Knauf registered with FINRA?

No. Timothy Knauf has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Timothy Knauf’s record?

Search CRD 1902373 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Timothy Knauf’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1902373, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Midwest Financial Associates, Inc., filed 7 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.