Forum Financial Management, LP

RIASEC Registered

Total AUM

$8.7B

Discretionary

$8.7B

100% of AUM

Avg account

$438K

Accounts

19,838

Employees

143

Advisory reps

117

Firm details

Headquarters: Lombard, Illinois
CRD number: 145706
Registered since: March 9, 2009
Website: www.forumfinancial.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI65.24%
Individuals16.51%
Other Investment Advisers14.24%
Corporations / Businesses3.53%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans0.32%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension Consulting

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Forum Financial Management, LP is an independent registered investment adviser that has been SEC-registered since 2009. Structured as a limited partnership with domestic entity and individual ownership, the firm serves both high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. Its advisory services include financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions and businesses, and pension consulting. Forum charges clients on a percentage-of-AUM basis and also uses fixed fees for some engagements. The firm reports being an active ESG investor and maintains affiliations with accountants, law firms, and insurance companies. The firm appears to position itself around equity-centered portfolio construction while supplementing public markets exposure with third-party alternative managers. Forum has been recognized in industry rankings, including placements on Financial Times’ Top 300 RIAs (2020), FA Magazine’s Top RIAs (2020), and Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms across multiple years (2021–2025).