James Lynn Knott
Advisor at Cetera — Smyrna, TN
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
30 years
Location
Smyrna, TN
Cetera
Institution
James Knott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business as president of James L Knott CPA PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.
Based on Cetera
Based on Cetera
Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.
$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%
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Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.
Smyrna, TN
9 N Lowry Street
Smyrna TN 37167
Advisors at this office
3
Tennessee
30 years of industry experience
Cetera
2025 - Present • 1 year
Schaumburg, IL
Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
2025 - Present • 1 year
Smyrna, TN
Avantax Insurance Agency LLC
2018 - 2025 • 7 years
Antioch, TN
Avantax Advisory services
2006 - 2025 • 19 years
Antioch, TN
Avantax Investment Services, INC.
2000 - 2025 • 25 years
Antioch, TN
James L. Knott
1993 - Present • 33 years
Antioch, TN
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