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Michelle E. Weindruch

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
NORTHFIELD, IL 60093
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CRD#: 5970159
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Professional summary

Michelle Erin Weindruch, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Northfield, Illinois.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michelle has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

July 9, 2012 - Present

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 1 Northfield Plaza, Suite 300, Northfield, IL 60093
RIA
CRD#: 145706
NORTHFIELD, IL
Past

September 19, 2011 - July 12, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Northfield, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
(7/9/2012)
IAR
Texas
(7/17/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/7/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/27/2011
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 6
Date: 9/16/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)
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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#: 145706Northfield, IL 60093

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