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  "slug": "forward-thinking-wealth-management-akron-oh-282297",
  "primary_business_name": "FORWARD THINKING WEALTH MANAGEMENT",
  "legal_name": "FORWARD THINKING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC",
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  "city": "Akron",
  "state": "OH",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "10420",
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    "common_name": "Akron",
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  "registration_type": "state",
  "registration_status": "APPROVED",
  "registration_date": "2016-02-12",
  "years_registered": 10,
  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-02-09",
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  "raum_band": "25m_100m",
  "raum_band_label": "$25 million to $100 million",
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  "states_registered": [
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  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/PROFILE.PHP?ID=100087295959606",
    "https://forwardthinkingwm.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/IN/FLATFEEPLANNER",
    "https://youtube.com/@PhysicianLifeBalance"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282297",
  "city_as_filed": "AKRON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/forward-thinking-wealth-management-akron-oh-282297",
  "display_name": "Forward Thinking Wealth Management",
  "summary": "Forward Thinking Wealth Management is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Akron, OH, registered since 2016, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 9, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Forward Thinking Wealth Management (CRD 282297): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "State-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Forward Thinking Wealth Management compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Forward Thinking Wealth Management reports these compensation arrangements: hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Forward Thinking Wealth Management located?",
      "a": "Forward Thinking Wealth Management's principal office is in Akron, OH, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Forward Thinking Wealth Management registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Forward Thinking Wealth Management is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2016. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 282297."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Forward Thinking Wealth Management manage?",
      "a": "Forward Thinking Wealth Management reports $45,638,003 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 9, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Forward Thinking Wealth Management serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (27); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (10)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Forward Thinking Wealth Management report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282297"
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [],
  "recent_changes": [],
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  "custodians": [],
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  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/forward-thinking-wealth-management-akron-oh-282297.md",
  "clients": [
    {
      "type": "individuals",
      "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)",
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    },
    {
      "type": "high_net_worth_individuals",
      "label": "High net worth individuals",
      "count": 27,
      "fewer_than_5": false,
      "raum": 42710046.0
    }
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
  "disclosure_items": [],
  "indexable": true,
  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
  "provided_by_the_firm": null,
  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282297",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
  }
}