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Molly Ann Shrauner

Advisor at Forward Financial Advisors, LLC — North Bay Village, FL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

26 years

Location

North Bay Village, FL

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Forward Financial Advisors, LLC

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

40 High

Avg AUM per client

$572,850 Typical

HNW client ratio

18% Typical

About

Molly Shrauner is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. She is the principal of Forward Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2019. Prior to founding Forward Financial, she held roles at Mass Mutual, MML Investors Services, and Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an affiliated insurance agency providing personalized insurance and annuity solutions. Forward Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $22.9 million across about 40 relationships. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, employing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a focus on long-term strategies and monthly account reviews.

Client services

Based on Forward Financial Advisors, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Market timing

Expertise

Based on Forward Financial Advisors, LLC

Annuities Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Percentage

1.00% annually

Project-based

Negotiated hourly fee between $150 and $250

Location

North Bay Village, FL

North Bay Village FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Forward Financial, LLC

2019 - Present • 7 years

Miami, FL

Mass Mutual

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Miami, FL

MML INVESTORS SERVICES

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Miami, FL

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Miami, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

2010 - 2017 • 7 years

Miami, FL

Charles Schwab

2000 - 2007 • 7 years

Chicago, IL

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