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Ryan Charles Forness

FORNESS FINANCIAL
NEEDHAM, MA
·CRD# 3188939·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Ryan Charles Forness is a registered financial advisor currently at FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC located in Needham, Massachusetts. Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 172473
RIA
105 Chestnut Street Suite 37, Needham, MA 02492
October 21, 2014 - Present
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Needham, MA
October 4, 2006 - October 31, 2014
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 15, 1999 - July 3, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Needham, MA
November 15, 1999 - October 31, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
April 5, 1999 - October 11, 1999

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Current Firm

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FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC

FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 172473 / SEC#: 801-112637
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/2018 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (4/3/2018 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Hampshire (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

105 Chestnut Street Suite 37, Needham, MA 02492

Phone Number

(781) 400-2604

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORNESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS (2/6/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

680

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$202,756,809

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FF
FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC

FORNESS FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 172473 / SEC#: 801-112637
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/2018 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (4/3/2018 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Hampshire (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/3/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/21/2014)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2014About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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