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Matthew J. Spokas

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP
Lombard, IL 60148
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CRD#: 7579903
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Professional summary


Matthew Joseph Spokas is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Lombard, Illinois.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Matthew has worked at 1 firm 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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1) SSG Investments LLC; Investment-related; 1900 S. Highland Ave. Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; holding company for real estate investments; Managing Member and Limited Partner; 10/27/2023; 0-5 hours per month; 0 hours during securities trading hours; management and control of the LLC and investment selection. 2) SSF RE Investment LLC; Investment-related; 1900 S. Highland Ave. Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; holding company for real estate investments; Managing Member and Limited Partner; 12/01/24; 0-5 hours per month; 0 hours during securities trading hours; management and control of the LLC and investment selection. 3) Spokas Rentals LLC; Non-investment-related; 1900 S. Highland Ave. Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148; real estate; Owner; 06/2016; less than 5 hours per month; less than 5 hours during securities trading hours; overseeing the leasing of property and maintenance. 4) Forum Administrative Services; Not investment related; 1900 S. Highland Ave. Suite 100 Lombard, IL 60148; Entity created to pay shared overhead expenses; Treasurer; 07/2017; Less than 5 hours per month; Less than 5 hours during securities trading hours; Oversee and manage overhead costs and attend board meetings

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 17, 2022 - Present

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 1900 South Highland Avenue Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
RIA
CRD#: 145706
Lombard, 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
(10/17/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/17/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law 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
12/20/2024
10/19/2023

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Company Information


FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

CRD#: 145706Lombard, IL 60148

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