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John R. Forbrich
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Manassas, VA 20110
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CRD#: 4572829
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Professional summary
John Ryan Forbrich, CFP®, who also goes by J Ryan Forbrich, Ryan Forbrich, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Manassas, Virginia and GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC located in Reston, Virginia.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
J Ryan Forbrich | Ryan Forbrich
Other business activities
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1)ACORN FINANCIAL - INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;9300 W COURTHOUSE RD #303,MANASSAS, VA 20110;FIXED INSURANCE;INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;03/22/2017;5/5;SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 22, 2017 - Present
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 9300 West Courthouse Road Suite 303, Manassas, VA 20110Office #2: 1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191RIA
CRD#: 116763
Manassas, VA
Current
January 6, 2022 - Present
GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC
Office #1: 1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191BD
CRD#: 114203
Reston, VA
Past
March 22, 2017 - December 31, 2021
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
Manassas, VA
Past
June 5, 2006 - March 20, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
MANASSAS, VA
Past
January 1, 2004 - March 20, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
MANASSAS, VA
Past
October 18, 2002 - January 1, 2004
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 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
California(1/10/2022)
RR
Maine(8/21/2023)
RR
Maryland(1/6/2022)
RR
North Carolina(1/7/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/2/2023)
IAR
Texas(9/27/2017)
RR
Texas(5/2/2024)
IAR
Virginia(3/22/2017)
RR
Virginia(1/6/2022)
RR
Washington(1/6/2022)
RR
West Virginia(1/6/2022)
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
Current Firm
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 293-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,179 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,234,541,815 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2023 |
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Company Information
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 116763Manassas, VA 20110TRUST BUT VERIFY
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