Forward Financial Planning
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Client assets under management
$3,721,450
Clients
9
0% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
9
LowAverage account size
$413,494
About
The firm is an independent, single‑advisor registered investment adviser that serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients. It provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, covering areas such as cash flow and debt management, retirement and college planning, employee benefits optimization, estate planning, tax considerations, and a two‑hour DIY consultation for limited‑scope questions.
The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily employs passive management, favoring strategic asset allocation across asset classes using mutual funds and ETFs rather than frequent individual‑stock trading. Portfolios are generally managed on a discretionary basis and the adviser integrates planning and investment management, while also offering standalone portfolio management engagements when requested.
What is distinctive is the firm’s very small client roster and modest assets under management relative to peers, combined with an uncommon advisory structure that emphasizes fixed annual planning engagements alongside separately arranged portfolio management and a short, paid DIY session option. The firm also leverages modern custodial platforms (including access to Altruist’s model marketplace and Schwab custody) and discloses reliance on a single principal for portfolio management as a material operational risk.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Cash flow / budgeting
College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
General estate planning guidance
Retirement income strategy
Long-term care insurance
Fee options
$500 for 2-hour Move Forward DIY financial consultation session
1.25% annually
$250 per hour (for financial planning service termination fees)
Minimum fee: Fixed annual fee ranging from $8,000 to $10,000 per year, negotiable
Main office location
Forward Financial Planning
Germantown TN, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Forward Financial Planning has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Tennessee · Texas
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.
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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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