Jacob M. Knop

Regional Sales Director, South Central

Joined
GW&K
2023

Industry
Experience
4 Years

Responsibilities

Jake is a member of the managed accounts team and is responsible for new business development in the South Central region. He focuses on expanding relationships with our advisory partner firms by engaging with advisors to educate them on GW&K strategies, as well as maintaining GW&K’s long-time clients in the region. Jake is based in Dallas, Texas.

Prior Work Experience

Previously, he served as an internal wholesaler on our national account sales team for the New York Metro area focused on business development and relationship management. Prior to joining GW&K, Jake served as a Client Service Associate at BGA Financial.

Education

He received a BS in Finance from Manhattan College (now Manhattan University) and was a member of the NCAA Men’s Division 1 baseball team. Jake has successfully completed Level II of the CFA® program and holds Series 7 and 63 Licenses with FINRA.

What do you love, or what excites you the most about your position/role?
I’m passionate about helping advisors cut through complexity—translating our investment expertise across asset classes into tailored solutions that serve clients’ long-term interests. I view every conversation as an opportunity to deliver value, build trust, and strengthen relationships.