Paul R. Draniczarek

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

WESTMONT, IL 60559

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CRD#: 5729453

Professional summary

Paul Raymond Draniczarek is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Westmont, Illinois.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Paul has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Paul R. Draniczarek, Ltd.; Not investment-related; 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 304, Westmont, IL 60559; Tax and accounting services; Owner and CPA; 6/1988; 21-40 hours/month devoted; 21-40 hours during securities trading hours; Preparation of financial statements and tax forms.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 15, 2012 - Present

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 414 Plaza Drive Suite 304, Westmont, IL 60559

RIA

CRD#: 145706

WESTMONT, IL

Past

October 28, 2009 - November 19, 2012

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106237

WESTMONT, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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

Illinois
(11/15/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/1/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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)

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 Accounts	21,456
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,030,636,924

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form 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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Paul R. Draniczarek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul Raymond Draniczarek's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/1/2009

Current Firm

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

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