Peter Knutson

Partner Advisor

CFP^®, AIF^®, CLTC^®

Peter D. Knutson is a partner-advisor in Allworth’s Lawrence, Kansas office. A graduate of Baylor University, where he earned degrees in both Financial Planning and Real Estate, he later moved to Pennsylvania where he taught an adult continuing education course on personal financial planning through Penn State University. Anxious to start a family, he subsequently relocated to Kansas where he coached University of Kansas professors, staff, and administrators about making informed investment and financial planning decisions. A CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNER^®professional with 30 years of advisory experience, he is the father of five children. When he is not working to improve the lives of his clients, Pete enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, and pursuing his passions of golf, photography, and astronomy.

I like people and I love hearing their stories. Everyone is different and every case is unique. Every day is a new challenge and when you see a worried client come into your office and a happy, confident client leave your office, it’s a great feeling. Helping people live the lives they want to live is tremendously rewarding.

Peter Knutson, Partner Advisor

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30 years ago, Allworth Financial was founded as a clear alternative to the self-motivated, sales-focused advisory model that continues to dominate the industry to this day.

Then, as now, we believed we could do better -because you and your money deserve better.

With unparalleled access to a team of financial experts, your wealth has the advantage every modern investor needs. Smart, sophisticated, comprehensive financial planning and investment solutions with tax, estate, insurance, and more - all under one roof and directed by one point of contact.

Because when financial guidance comes with a commitment to put your needs first-and our success is dependent on your success -you get more than just advice.

You get a financial ally for life.

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client loyalty 31,000+ Clients²

years in business $39 Billion AUM⁴

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