Forrest R. Bell

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS

ORINDA, CA 94563

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CRD#: 5096390

Professional summary

Forrest Ryan Bell, CFP®, who also goes by Ryan Bell, is a registered financial advisor currently at BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC located in Orinda, California.

Forrest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Forrest has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ryan Bell

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

February 15, 2006 - Present

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Office #1: 2 Theatre Square Suite 315, Orinda, CA 94563

RIA

CRD#: 108383

ORINDA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108383 / SEC#: 801-56417

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/1999 Approved)

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

California
(2/15/2006)

IAR

Texas
(1/27/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/30/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108383 / SEC#: 801-56417

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 Theatre Square Suite 315, Orinda, CA 94563

Mailing Address

Phone number

(510) 433-1066

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A - JUNE 2025 (6/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,157
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 686,430,353

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Forrest R. Bell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/30/2006

Current Firm

BELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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