AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
JS

Jacob E. Shanklin

FORGE SECURITIES LLC
San Francisco, CA 94111
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 6904970
JS

Professional summary

Jacob Eli Shanklin is a registered financial professional currently at FORGE SECURITIES LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Jacob is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Jacob has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, Series 99TO and SIE exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Jacob Eli Shanklin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience

Current

July 19, 2021 - Present

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
BD
CRD#: 134596
San Francisco, CA
Past

June 7, 2021 - September 10, 2021

FORGE MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 166555
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 21, 2020 - May 25, 2021

SVB INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 168116
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/4/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 10/20/2020
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/10/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FORGE SECURITIES LLC
FORGE SECURITIES LLC | SHARESPOST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | PERLINSKI & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 134596 / SEC#: , 8-66846

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(800) 279-7754
Established
Delaware since 06/03/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORGE FINANCIAL HOLDING INCOWNER
FLAVIANI, SANDRA STEPHANIEPFO2831682
GRIMES, WILLIAM CHARLESPRESIDENT & EVP, HEAD OF GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS5909538
MCGRATH, SHILPICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5126346
PRICE, JEVON TPOO2948372

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 134596San Francisco, CA 94111

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Jacob Shanklin

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

AG
Adam GreenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
SAN MATEO, CA
MS
Maximilian SoaresAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RR
San Francisco, CA
Jason Guo Quan Fang
Jason FangAdvisorCheck Check Mark
TERRAFIRMA WEALTH PARTNERS
IAR
WALNUT CREEK, CA
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics