About Us
Our history
Founded in the heart of Nicosia, J. Knobel Investor Services Limited has grown into a trusted provider of investment advice and brokerage services, offering personalized support through both phone brokerage and online trading platforms. As a tied agent of Mega Equity Securities and Financial Services Public Limited, we draw on the strength of their extensive market connections and adhere to the highest standards of European regulatory compliance under the oversight of CySEC.
Our journey began in 2013 when John Knobel, our founder, played a pivotal role in expanding Mega Equity’s international trading desk, bringing new opportunities for clients to trade on global markets. Recognizing the importance of seamless market access and personalized service, John established J. Knobel Investor Services to further this vision.
By November 2020, we became an official tied agent, fully integrating with Mega Equity’s infrastructure and tapping into their wide-reaching market access. This partnership has enabled us to offer clients exposure to over 35 international markets, ensuring they can take advantage of diverse opportunities across a range of asset classes.
Today, J. Knobel Investor Services is dedicated to delivering the highest level of investment advice and RTO services. With our team’s expertise and the backing of a well-established partner in Mega Equity, we continue to serve clients with confidence, efficiency, and the insights needed to navigate the evolving financial landscape.
Our commitment to excellence, paired with the solid foundation we’ve built over the years, ensures that we remain a leading choice for clients seeking both local and international market opportunities.
Executive team
John Knobel
Managing Director
- +357 22 258 790 (DL)
John, originally from New York, has been living in Cyprus for the past 25 years. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and has since held key positions across both U.S. and Cypriot firms. Registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) since 2006 (Advanced Certificate No. 1583).
Professional Experience
24 years of investment experience on the buy-side and sell-side as a stockbroker, financial advisor, equity sales trader, head of asset management, fund manager, chief dealer, senior market strategist, proprietary trader, and head of investment research for U.S. and Cyprus investment firms, including a directorship for a publicly traded closed-end investment fund.
Professional Qualifications
Qualified to manage futures funds, commodity trading, and operate commodity pools by the USA NFA in April 2000. Qualified by the NYSE as a stockbroker in February 2000, as an options principal in January 2005, and as a member firm principal in April 2005. Certified as a portfolio manager in December 2006 by the Cyprus Ministry of Finance. Past Associate of the UK Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and past Associate of the U.K. Society of Technical Analysts.
Keith Parker
Head of Commercial & Business Development
- +357 22 522 382 (DL)
Keith is a native Londoner, who has lived in Cyprus, Gibraltar and Hungary, having worked in the training field for more than 16 years.
Keith has delivered training in more than 20 countries, from the USA to Uzbekistan and from Iceland to UAE with a focus on Leadership, Communication, Sales and Cultural Understanding.
Global companies such as T-Com DHL, Merck, HP and IBM select him for his passion and energy, versatility, multi-cultural understanding and ability to adapt. He has trained more than 1,000 people in Call Centers and Shared Service Centers for Global Technology and Telecommunications providers in Central Europe and Middle East.
Prior to working for J. Knobel Investor Services Limited, Keith has worked both in Sales & Advertising and Recruitment.
Our Registered Representatives
Our registered representatives are Registered Persons, who must be registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Public Register of Certified Persons, and permitted by law to provide our customers with regulated investment services.
Our registered representatives handel transactions for their cusomers and are the sales & trading force of our reception and transmission of orders (“RTO”) service becouse they deal directly with each of their own customers.
Some of the services our registered representatives provide
- Assistance for new investors who may not fully understand the risk of the market.
- Assistance with order placement and education which can help prevent the customer from making a costly mistake during the order entry process.
- Experience necessary to evaluate market moves and spot opportunities for trading.
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Analysis which the public may not have access to.
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Understanding of the regulatory framework and changes which may impact a customer’s trading plan.
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Expertise to help develop a strategy which meets the customer’s needs.
Gabriel Rosmeteniuc
CMSA, Sales & trading advisor
Gabriel is a Romanian national who has lived in Ireland and Cyprus. For the last 17 years though, he has chosen Cyprus as his permanent residence.
He is holder of a Business Administration and Management bachelor’s degree and later certified by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as advanced certificate holder.
Gabriel is entitled to provide investment services including, investment advisory and brokerage services. In July 2021, he was granted with a Certificate as a Capital Markets and Securities Analyst (CMSA) by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).
He is skilled and experienced in applying technical and fundamental analysis with real time conditions in the financial markets; mostly focused on the equity market, as an investor and trader.
He is additionally an associate member of the Society of Technical Analysts (STA), U.K.