Forward Investment Advisors, Inc.
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Client assets under management
$60,571,210
This total excludes 2 entity clients. Entities are clients such as corporations, partnerships, or trusts.
Clients
156
0% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
156
Very HighAverage account size
$388,277
About
Forward Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and small businesses. The firm operates on a fee‑only basis, manages portfolios of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds on a discretionary basis, and does not take custody of client assets.
The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and broad diversification, using passively managed index funds and ETFs as core holdings while employing active funds and individual securities selectively. Forward uses fundamental and technical analysis and third‑party research sources, conducts regular account reviews, and emphasizes client education as part of its risk‑management process.
Notable distinctions in the brochure include serving charitable organizations and sponsoring pension/profit‑sharing plans, providing quarterly digital account updates that include a “Forward Focus” newsletter, and disclosing a referral relationship with the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program. The brochure also contains a Disciplinary Information section stating the firm has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events and notes that there are no account minimums.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Newsletters or periodicals
Expertise
General retirement planning
Income planning
Tax-loss harvesting
Passive / index investing
Active portfolio management
Fee options
$0 - $500,000: 1.5% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.8% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 0.6% $3,000,000+: 0.4%
$120 per hour for financial planning services
Fee-only: Fee-only investment management and financial planning; no commissions or performance-based fees.
Main office location
Forward Investment Advisors, Inc.
702 N High Point Road, Suite 202
Madison WI 53717, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Forward Investment Advisors, Inc. has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Wisconsin
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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