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Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

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Client AUM

$761,538,220

Clients

567

Advisors

7

of 10 employees

About

Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and businesses, offering wealth management, discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, and financial planning. The firm reports $773,415,331 in assets under management across a seven‑advisor team and delivers account oversight, portfolio construction and client reporting to roughly 567 clients.

FRWM constructs customized, primarily long‑term portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and may engage unaffiliated Independent Managers for portions of client portfolios while retaining ongoing oversight. The firm notes it will from time to time hold legacy positions for tax or fit considerations, may trade short‑term to meet client needs or rebalance, and discloses that it sometimes selects share classes with higher internal expenses when custodial or tax constraints make them preferable.

Compared with many peers, FRWM discloses performance information beyond standard custodian statements—providing periodic performance reports to clients and making performance‑related material available in its public disclosures. The firm’s structure and disclosures also reflect several uncommon features for its peer group: a multi‑CFP, credentialed advisor team (including a CPA and CRPC), an institutional relationship that brings custodial and technology benefits, and advisory personnel who hold broker‑dealer and insurance licenses (conflicts and related disclosures are addressed in the brochure).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 0.75% $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.25% $10,000,000+: 0.20%

Commissions

Certain advisory persons, in separate capacity as registered representatives, earn commissions for securities and insurance sales, separate and in addition to Advisor's fees.

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 minimum annual fee (can be waived at Advisor's discretion) Minimum fee: $2,500 minimum annual fee per household

Main office

11780 Northfall Lane, Suite 303

Alpharetta GA 30009

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Alabama · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Nebraska · New Hampshire · North Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Brian J

CFP®, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Brian Johnston is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Forthright Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2015, and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Truist Investment Services, and Ameriprise. Johnston serves as treasurer for the Alpharetta Elementary PTO. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing wealth management, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million in assets for approximately 567 clients and constructs customized portfolios primarily focused on long-term investments.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen A

CFP®

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Stephen Amason is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Forthright Wealth Management, LLC and previously held roles at HB Wealth Management, LLC and Frazier & Deeter, LLC. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million in assets across a seven-advisor team and focuses on customized, long-term portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, with discretionary oversight and detailed performance reporting for its clients.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Charles A

Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Charles Arnold III is a financial advisor at Forthright Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Forthright Wealth Management, he worked in various roles including as a contract lacrosse coach at 3d Lacrosse and Mount Pisgah Christian School. Outside of his advisory work, Arnold coaches youth lacrosse on weekends. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing wealth management, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million in assets and offers customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles while providing detailed performance reporting and leveraging a multi-credentialed advisory team.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Carson F

CFP®, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Carson Fields is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Forthright Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Department of Audits and Accounts and the University of Georgia Graduate School. He serves as President of the Chi Phi chapter of the Delta Pi Fraternity, overseeing budgeting and alumni events. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses with wealth management, investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million across a seven-advisor team, delivering customized, primarily long-term portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and selected independent managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Jeff W

Series 63, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Jeff Wills is a financial advisor with Forthright Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Truist Investment Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Mr. Wills is a part-owner of an office suite in Alpharetta through his LLC. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million in assets and offers customized, primarily long-term portfolios while delivering detailed performance reporting beyond standard custodian statements.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Anthony A

CFP®, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

Anthony Austreng is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Forthright Wealth Management, LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Ameriprise. He is also a one-quarter owner of an office suite in Alpharetta, Georgia, through an LLC. Forthright Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning. The firm manages over $773 million across a seven-advisor team and emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios with periodic performance reporting beyond standard custodian statements.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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John E

CFP®, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Forthright Wealth Management, LLC

John Ellis is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Forthright Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2015, and has prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Ellis holds a partial ownership interest in an office suite in Alpharetta, GA through his LLC. Forthright Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm specializes in customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and employs a multi-advisor team approach with over $773 million in assets under management.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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