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Steven R. Martin

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
Lombard, IL 60148
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CRD#: 4624553
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Professional summary

Steven Roger Martin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Lombard, Illinois.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

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®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1990

Experience

Current

September 17, 2019 - Present

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 1900 South Highland Avenue Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
RIA
CRD#: 145706
Lombard, IL
Past

November 4, 2014 - June 10, 2019

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110905
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

November 11, 2010 - October 30, 2015

WOLF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 44225
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

November 11, 2010 - May 30, 2014

WOLF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44225
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

July 13, 2009 - November 12, 2010

ONYX WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119558
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 13, 2009 - November 12, 2010

CAMBRIDGE LEGACY SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 103722
PLAINFIELD, IL
Past

April 9, 2003 - December 31, 2007

BEACON FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 118354
PLAINFIELD, IL
Past

April 8, 2003 - July 13, 2009

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
PLAINFIELD, IL
Past

March 4, 2003 - July 13, 2009

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
PLAINFIELD, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FF
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

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
Illinois
(9/17/2019)
IAR
Louisiana
(1/17/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 12/15/2011
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/1/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 7/13/2011
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/10/2008
General Securities Principal Examination

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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2009 Approved)
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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)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts21,456
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,030,636,924

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/08/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/19/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

CRD#: 145706Lombard, IL 60148

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