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Forrest M. Friedow

VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
LOS ANGELES, CA
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CRD#: 4256173
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Professional summary

Forrest Michael Friedow is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Los Angeles, California.

Forrest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Forrest has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 30, 2020 - Present

VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 290565
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 21, 2023 - July 31, 2023

MAMMOTH RESEARCH

BD
CRD#: 118148
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 1, 2020 - March 10, 2023

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7995
Los Angeles, CA
Past

April 29, 2011 - September 30, 2020

LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140599
Los Angeles, CA
Past

April 28, 2011 - September 30, 2020

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152517
Los Angeles, CA
Past

September 27, 2007 - April 19, 2011

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
MADISON, WI
Past

September 27, 2007 - April 19, 2011

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
MADISON, WI
Past

October 23, 2001 - April 19, 2011

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
MADISON, WI
Past

October 23, 2001 - April 19, 2011

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
MADISON, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VP
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
HELD AWAY METHOD, LLC | VESTIA VENTURES, LLC | VESTIA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | VESTIA INSURANCE, LLC | VESTIA CONTRACT NEGOTIATION, LLC | VESTIA BROKERAGE, LLC | VESTIA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 290565 / SEC#: 801-112175

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2017 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(9/30/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/22/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/8/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/22/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

VP
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
HELD AWAY METHOD, LLC | VESTIA VENTURES, LLC | VESTIA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | VESTIA INSURANCE, LLC | VESTIA CONTRACT NEGOTIATION, LLC | VESTIA BROKERAGE, LLC | VESTIA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 290565 / SEC#: 801-112175

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
9121 Illinois Road Suite 51, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 669-1126
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A - 20190530 (3/28/2025)
VESTIA RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS FORM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,829
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 827,349,846

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/27/2026
Cover Page
Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/30/2024
Cover Page
Report
02/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 290565Los Angeles, CA

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