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Nauman K. Rana

WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS | Financial Consultant
NEW YORK, NY 10016
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CRD#: 3077055
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Professional summary


Nauman Karim Rana, who also goes by Norman Rana, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS located in New York, New York.

Nauman is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Nauman has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

Biography


I partner with my clients in providing comprehensive financial planning through a disciplined process. This process is tailored to your needs to help you work towards your financial goals and life dreams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Norman Rana

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Education


CUNY Zicklin School of Business

Master of Finance - Finance

2020

CUNY Zicklin School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Investment Analysis

2008

Experience


Current

November 19, 2025 - Present

WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS

Office #1: 401 Park Avenue S 10th Floor Suite 1040, New York, NY 10016
RIA
CRD#: 337462
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2024 - December 16, 2024

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127549
Southport, CT
Past

July 18, 2023 - April 1, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Jericho, NY
Past

June 28, 2023 - April 3, 2024

OPAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289759
JERICHO, NY
Past

July 13, 2018 - May 11, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 18, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

September 4, 2015 - May 10, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 2015 - August 25, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Newark, DE
Past

March 26, 2015 - August 25, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Newark, DE
Past

May 15, 2012 - February 27, 2015

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2007 - February 27, 2015

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 2004 - August 14, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2003 - July 12, 2004

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
WOODSTOCK, GA
Past

November 21, 2002 - June 3, 2003

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

August 19, 2002 - September 19, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

June 11, 2002 - August 7, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

March 7, 2000 - April 18, 2002

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2000 - March 28, 2000

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 1999 - November 19, 1999

MILLENNIUM SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 31695
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1999 - September 15, 1999

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY

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
Connecticut
(11/19/2025)
IAR
New York
(11/19/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WF
WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS
WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS | WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 337462 / SEC#: 801-134727

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information


Main Address
401 Park Avenue S 10th Floor Suite 1040, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(917) 734-0826
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Company Information


WEALTH FORWARD ADVISORS

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 337462New York, NY 10016

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