Knox Avenue Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Knox Avenue Financial reports 227 clients. They include 175 individual clients, 46 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 88.4% ($128M across 674 accounts) are managed with discretion; $16.8M across 84 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $128M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 77% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 20% | 64% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 6% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 175 | $42.3M | 29.2% | $242K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 46 | $93.1M | 64.3% | $2.02M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $8.99M | 6.2% | $1.5M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $345K | 0.2% | — |
| Total | 227 | $145M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 175
- Regulatory AUM
- $42.3M
- AUM share
- 29.2%
- Avg. per client
- $242K
- Clients
- 46
- Regulatory AUM
- $93.1M
- AUM share
- 64.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.02M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.99M
- AUM share
- 6.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.5M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $345K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 227
- Regulatory AUM
- $145M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Knox Avenue Financial charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$250K | 1.50% |
| $250K–$500K | 1.25% |
| $500K–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.75% |
| $3M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning and consulting projects
- Financial planning and consulting projects are charged as negotiated fixed fees from $250 to $10,000 per project, paid in advance.
Joseph Brill owns 75% or more of Knox Avenue Financial. The leadership team of Knox Avenue Financial includes President Joseph Brill. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Joseph BrillPresident / CCO
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Knox Avenue Financial Corp.
Joseph Brill
Control person · since May 2017
Knox Avenue Financial’s regulatory assets grew from $119M (May 2025) to $145M (July 2026); clients were 227 in both filings and employees were 1 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $145M | 227 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2025 | $119M | 222 | 1 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Knox Avenue Financial has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Minnesota.
Minnesota · 1 listed address
- 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 742, St. PaulHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Knox Avenue Financial Corp.
- Headquarters
- 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 742, St. Paul, MN 55102
- Website
- knoxavenuefinancial.com
- Phone
- 952-426-4352
- SEC file
- 801-132796
- Structure
- Minnesota corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Knox Avenue Financial uses Charles Schwab ($122M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Knox Avenue Financial has custody of $59.7M in client assets for 76 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Jersey City, NJ · $122M100%
At year end, Knox Avenue Financial’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (73%) and stocks (10%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks10%
- Funds73%
- Cash1%
- Other16%
- Annuities 7% and 401k funds 5%12%
- Derivatives4%
How many clients does Knox Avenue Financial have?
Knox Avenue Financial has 227 clients and manages $145 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 175 individual clients, 46 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 July 2026
What services does Knox Avenue Financial offer?
Knox Avenue Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Knox Avenue Financial charge?
Knox Avenue Financial charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Knox Avenue Financial use?
Knox Avenue Financial’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Jersey City, NJ), with $122M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Knox Avenue Financial have?
Knox Avenue Financial has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Knox Avenue Financial invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Knox Avenue Financial’s separately managed accounts held 73% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% other, 10% exchange-traded equities, 4% derivatives and 1% cash and equivalents. The 12% other category is described as: Annuities 7% and 401k Funds 5%.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Knox Avenue Financial?
Knox Avenue Financial’s direct owner is Joseph Brill (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 July 2026
How does Knox Avenue Financial get paid?
Knox Avenue Financial is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Knox Avenue Financial registered with the SEC?
Yes, Knox Avenue Financial has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 19 May 2025. Its CRD number is 289094 and its SEC file number is 801-132796.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 28 July 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Knox Avenue Financial?
Knox Avenue Financial’s main office is at 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 742, St. Paul, MN 55102. Its phone number is 952-426-4352. Its website is knoxavenuefinancial.com.