Kimberly Forness has been an investment adviser representative at Forness Financial since June 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Kimberly Forness holds a BA from Bowdoin College and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University School Center for Professional Education.
Forness Financial LLC is a Needham, MA firm with $203M under management, 227 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Kimberly Forness is Private Wealth Advisor with Forness Financial. She began her career at American Express Financial Advisors as a Personal Financial Advisor. She was later hired by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Retirement Counselor and promoted to Retirement Plans Manager, then took a position at Whitehead Institute as a Projects Manager and an Officer of the Corporation.
- Forness Financial LLCCurrent– present · 9 yearsNeedham, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 172473
Professional designations
Listed by Forness Financial
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kimberly Forness is registered as an investment adviser representative in Massachusetts, since June 2017.
- MassachusettsSince 26 June 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 18 November 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 October 1999 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Kimberly Soroko Forness
- CRD
- 4055782
- Firm
- Forness Financial · CRD 172473
- Office
- 105 CHESTNUT STREET, SUITE 37, Needham, MA 02492
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2017
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fornessfinancial.com
Where does Kimberly Forness work?
Kimberly Forness is an investment adviser representative registered through Forness Financial LLC since June 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Kimberly Forness a financial advisor?
Yes. Kimberly Forness has a current investment-adviser registration in Massachusetts, through Forness Financial since June 2017.
How many years of experience does Kimberly Forness have?
Kimberly Forness has 9 years in the financial industry, since June 2017, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Kimberly Forness passed?
Kimberly Forness has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 1999. FINRA credited Kimberly Forness with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Kimberly Forness based?
Kimberly Forness’ registered office is in Needham, MA.
Is Kimberly Forness registered with FINRA?
No. Kimberly Forness has no current broker registration.
Is Kimberly Forness a CFP?
Forness Financial lists Kimberly Forness with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Kimberly S. Forness, CFP® biography, fornessfinancial.com
How can I verify Kimberly Forness’ record?
Search CRD 4055782 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kimberly Forness’ full registration record.
