JF
John J. Forster
SB ADVISORY | Senior Financial Advisor
Washington, DC
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CRD#: 1303832
JF
Professional summary
John James Forster is a registered financial advisor currently at SB ADVISORY, LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia and SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(I)FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: COMMITTEE FOR THE CAPITAL CITY INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: PO BOX 77443, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20013 POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: DIRECTOR, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 10/6/1997 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 5 HOUR(S) MONTHLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 10.DUTIES: 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVED WITH VOTING RIGHTS FOR DC RESIDENTS. (III)FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #1003E INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20016 POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: OWNER, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 10/4/2010 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 1 HOUR(S) MONTHLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: RENTAL CONDOMINIUM - FULL SERVICE BUILDING. $1700 PER MONTH RENT. NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 1 HOUR(S) MONTHLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: RENTAL COOPERATIVE. FULL SERVICE BUILDING.$3100 MONTHLY RENT. (V)FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: 282 M STREET SW INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20016 POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: OWNER, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 6/14/2010 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 1 HOUR(S) MONTHLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: RENTAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN A FULL SERVICE BUILDING. $2500 MONTHLY RENT. I*1271336 For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Rental Property 1 Investment related: N Address of business: Reedville, Virginia, 22539 Nature of business: Position, title, association: Sole owner, Start date of relationship: 5/15/2023 Number of hours devoted: 2 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: , I*1271340 For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Rental Property 2 Investment related: N Address of business: Quito, , 1111111 Nature of business: Position, title, association: Sole owner, Start date of relationship: 5/15/2023 Number of hours devoted: 2 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: ,
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
July 18, 2025 - Present
SB ADVISORY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154680
Washington, DC
Current
November 19, 2024 - Present
SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 3424 Peachtree Rd Ne Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30326BD
CRD#: 290605
Atlanta, GA
Past
October 22, 2012 - December 3, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
October 22, 2012 - December 3, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
June 1, 2009 - November 6, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
June 1, 2009 - November 6, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
January 21, 1994 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
April 11, 1988 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 25, 1984 - April 11, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SA
SB ADVISORY, LLC
ADVANCED ASSET SOLUTIONS, LLC | TREESE INVESTMENTS LLC | THE HENDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP & (HYACINTHHENDERSON.COM) | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS (FINANCIALARCHITECTS-USA.COM) | SUMMIT ROCKWALL WEALTH MANAGERS | SMITH BERNSTEIN | SHEBAR FINANCIAL, LLC | SB ADVISORY, LLC | SANTA FE WEALTH ADVISORS | ROBERT BULLOCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (ROBERTBULLOCH.COM) | RNL FINANCIAL, LLC | RCA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | PRO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PNW ADVISORY | NERGARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MOHLMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IFS ADVISORY, LLC | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORY | GRABE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | FERIS FINANCIAL, LLC | EM FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORTO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | CLARITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP | BRYAN EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENNAN FRANCIS | BOWMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ARNETT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC | ARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC.
CRD#: 154680 / SEC#: 801-77380
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2012 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2014 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2013 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2013 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(12/3/2024)
RR
Arizona(11/19/2024)
RR
California(11/19/2024)
RR
Colorado(11/19/2024)
RR
Connecticut(11/20/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(11/19/2024)
RR
Florida(11/19/2024)
RR
Georgia(11/20/2024)
RR
Idaho(11/19/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/22/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/19/2024)
RR
Maine(11/20/2024)
RR
Maryland(11/19/2024)
RR
Minnesota(11/21/2024)
RR
Montana(11/20/2024)
RR
Nevada(11/19/2024)
RR
New Mexico(11/19/2024)
RR
New York(11/19/2024)
RR
North Carolina(12/6/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/19/2024)
RR
Oregon(11/19/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/19/2024)
RR
South Carolina(11/21/2024)
RR
Texas(11/19/2024)
IAR
Texas(7/18/2025)
RR
Utah(11/19/2024)
RR
Virginia(11/19/2024)
RR
Washington(11/19/2024)
RR
Wyoming(11/19/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
SA
SB ADVISORY, LLC
ADVANCED ASSET SOLUTIONS, LLC | TREESE INVESTMENTS LLC | THE HENDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP & (HYACINTHHENDERSON.COM) | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS (FINANCIALARCHITECTS-USA.COM) | SUMMIT ROCKWALL WEALTH MANAGERS | SMITH BERNSTEIN | SHEBAR FINANCIAL, LLC | SB ADVISORY, LLC | SANTA FE WEALTH ADVISORS | ROBERT BULLOCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (ROBERTBULLOCH.COM) | RNL FINANCIAL, LLC | RCA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | PRO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PNW ADVISORY | NERGARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MOHLMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IFS ADVISORY, LLC | GREEN STREET WEALTH ADVISORY | GRABE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | FERIS FINANCIAL, LLC | EM FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORTO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | CLARITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP | BRYAN EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENNAN FRANCIS | BOWMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ARNETT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC | ARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC.
CRD#: 154680 / SEC#: 801-77380
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2012 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2014 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2013 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2013 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
3424 Peachtree Road Ne Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30326-1184
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 704-0406
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
29
SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,540 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 404,771,341 |
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SB ADVISORY, LLC
Senior Financial AdvisorCRD#: 154680Washington, DCTRUST BUT VERIFY
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