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William Davis

Chief Operations Officer at Forum Financial Management in Lombard, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

William Davis is Chief Operations Officer of Forum Financial Management, LP, an investment adviser managing $8.69B, and works from its Lombard, IL office. William Davis has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Forum Financial Management since 25 February 2019, has 7 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

7
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

William Davis has been Chief Operations Officer of Forum Financial Management since January 2019, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. William Davis holds a Master's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from DePaul University and a Bachelor's degree in finance from Indiana University.

Forum Financial Management, LP is a Lombard, IL firm with $8.69B under management, 5,841 clients and 94 advisers across 60 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Mac Davis is Chief Operating Officer of Forum Financial Management, based in Lombard. He joined Forum in 2015 and leads its Operations team, which carries out daily trading operations and manages accounts for advisor firms. Before joining Forum, he worked as a project manager and sales representative in the construction industry.

  1. – present · 7 years
    Lombard, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 145706

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Forum Financial Management

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

William Davis is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since February 2019.

  • IllinoisSince 25 February 2019

Examinations

Series 6530 October 2018
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
William Mackenzie Davis
CRD
7076629
Firm
Forum Financial Management · CRD 145706
Role
Chief Operations Officer
Office
1900 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does William Davis work?

William Davis has been Chief Operations Officer of Forum Financial Management, LP since January 2019, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 14 September 2026

Is William Davis a financial advisor?

Yes. William Davis has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Forum Financial Management since February 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does William Davis have?

William Davis has 7 years in the financial industry, since February 2019, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has William Davis passed?

William Davis passed the Series 65 in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is William Davis based?

William Davis’ registered office is in Lombard, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is William Davis registered with FINRA?

No. William Davis has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is William Davis a CFP?

Forum Financial Management lists William Davis with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Mac Davis biography, forumfinancial.com

How can I verify William Davis’ record?

Search CRD 7076629 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Davis’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Forum Financial Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7076629, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Forum Financial Management, LP, filed 14 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Forum Financial Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.