Michael S. Kennedy

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

Oak Brook, IL

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CRD#: 865316

Professional summary

Michael Severin Kennedy, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP located in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Sole Proprietor; Not investment-related; 4 Oak Brook Club Drive, Unit G301, Oak Brook, IL 60523; Insurance producer and sales; Insurance agent; Life and Health Insurance; 10/2011; 1 hour/month devoted; 1 hour during securities trading hours; Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance sales and services.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1986

Experience

Current

August 26, 2010 - Present

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

RIA

CRD#: 145706

Oak Brook, IL

Past

January 18, 2006 - January 30, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 628

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 13, 2006 - January 30, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 5, 2002 - December 2, 2005

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 20373

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 15, 2002 - December 2, 2005

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20373

CHICAGO, 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.

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IAR

Illinois
(8/26/2010)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/4/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2002

General Securities Representative 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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Michael S. Kennedy

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORUM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/4/2002

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2002

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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