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John J. Adam
FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
LOMBARD, IL 60148
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CRD#: 2010380
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Professional summary
John Joseph Adam, CFP®, who also goes by John J Adam, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Lombard, Illinois.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John J Adam
Other business activities
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1) Highland Towers LLC; Not investment-related; 1900 South Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; Real estate; Member; 5/2010; 1-5 hours/month devoted; 1-5 hours during securities trading hours; review financials. 2) Forum Administrative Services, Inc.; Not investment-related; 1900 South Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; Administrative services; Shareholder; 7/2002; 5 hours/month devoted; 5 hours during securities trading hours; Administrative services. 3) Sole Proprietor; Not investment-related; 1900 South Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; Insurance agent; Sole Proprietor; 07/2002; 20 hours/month devoted; 20 hours during securities trading hours; Insurance sales. 4) 5960 LLC; Not investment-related; 1900 South Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; Real estate; Member; 10/2022; 5 hours/month devoted; 0 hours during securities trading hours; Manage the expenses related to Real Estate ownership & prepare tax filings. 5) F.A.M. LLC; investment related; 1900 S. Highland Ave. Suite 100 Lombard, IL 60148; General Partner to Forum Financial Management, LP; Member; 07/2002; less than 10 hours per month; less than 10 hours during securities trading hours; provide certain management services pursuant to Forum Financial Management, LP as part of a service agreement.
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®
CFP®
Start date: 1998
Experience
Current
March 10, 2009 - Present
FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
Office #1: 1900 S. Highland Avenue Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148RIA
CRD#: 145706
LOMBARD, IL
Past
February 28, 2011 - October 31, 2011
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
BD
CRD#: 35747
LOMBARD, IL
Past
February 16, 1998 - December 31, 2009
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LOMBARD, IL
Past
November 22, 1989 - March 1, 2011
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
LOMBARD, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
FORUM | WEALTH ADVISER ALLIANCE | FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP | FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FORUM FINANCIAL
CRD#: 145706 / SEC#: 801-69970
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2009 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Illinois(3/10/2009)
IAR
Texas(3/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
FORUM | WEALTH ADVISER ALLIANCE | FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP | FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FORUM FINANCIAL
CRD#: 145706 / SEC#: 801-69970
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1900 South Highland Avenue Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 873-8520
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 21,456 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,030,636,924 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 10/19/2023 |
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