Forum Appears in the Top 100 on the 2026 Financial Advisor RIA Ranking
EXPLORE It’s time we all start talking about our finances — both what we know AND what we don’t know. That’s how we get clarity.
MY WHY
Why I Became a Financial Advisor
When I entered the world of holistic financial planning serendipitously in 2004, I found mentors who gave me the opportunity to gain valuable financial planning knowledge. I learned principles of money and investing that I had never been taught when I was growing up. Now I enjoy passing on that knowledge and education to my clients.
True professionals look at the whole financial picture — values, wishes, goals, personality, family and history — to help clients navigate with the long term in mind. I’ve made it my life’s work to learn and understand the optimal ways to invest and plan for the future. Caring for my clients is a passion. It brings me great satisfaction to guide clients toward a successful and efficient financial life.
MY FOCUS
Infinite Possibilities
Unlike a simple math equation, financial planning for individuals and couples can have infinite possibilities. I excel at efficiently finding answers built for the long term by incorporating many variables, both concrete and abstract.
I do this by really getting to know clients and developing an understanding of their entire financial life. Then, we solve the puzzle together.
We develop a relationship for life, and by having that strong connection, I am able to help them effectively navigate any changes that come their way with grace.
1 LISTEN
Learn about what is important to you and your family. Understand your values, lifestyle and goals. Set up you and your family for holistic long-term success by creating a customized, dynamic plan that will grow with you throughout your life.
2 EDUCATE, ADVISE AND COACH
Regularly counsel and educate you regarding financial planning topics and strategic actions you can take as various changes occur, such as market, economic, financial, estate, tax or life changes, to capitalize on opportunities to build wealth and provide security to you and your family.
3 GROW, GUIDE AND THRIVE
As you grow and navigate life’s inevitable transitions, market volatility and economic uncertainty, we will serve as your guide and offer support as you continue to build on your strong foundation.
THE DETAILS
Nicole Campbell, CFP®, CDFA®, AEP® joined Forum Financial Management in 2014. She currently serves as a Financial Advisor and has contributed to various company initiatives in multiple roles since she joined Forum. Prior to joining Forum, Nicole served high net worth clients for 10 years while virtually managing operations and client services for an investment management and financial planning firm in California.
Nicole is enthusiastic and diligent about educating and coaching clients to help them reach their financial and life goals. She enjoys supporting clients who are going through a complex transition and empowering clients to invest with financial confidence.
Nicole is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® practitioner. She holds the Accredited Estate Planner® designation. She is also an active member of the Financial Planning Association and a member of various chambers of commerce. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University – Bloomington. Nicole resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with her husband, their two children (one in college) and two rescue dogs.
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It’s Never Too Early to Start a Conversation-ship.
FORUM ARTICLES & INSIGHTS
Tell Us About Your Financial Life and Aspirations
Your experience begins with an initial meeting to identify your financial vision for the future and risk tolerance levels. We review our investment philosophy and approach with you so that you fully understand each milestone of our process and how our relationship will evolve over time.
Discuss Topics Crucial to Your Financial Success
Over the course of the next few meetings, the content and breadth of each meeting is defined by your personal needs. We can review your estate planning and risk management needs, discuss retirement accumulation or distribution planning, evaluate educational funding needs, review your tax situation, and go over any other items crucial to your financial success.
Develop a Strategic Plan Unique to You
Once you select an allocation, we put together a strategic implementation plan that will coordinate investment of your portfolio between qualified (tax-advantaged) assets and non-qualified assets in order to maximize tax efficiency. The topics we address during our time with you vary depending on your unique needs and situation.
Putting Your Plan Into Action
We establish your Forum account based on the portfolio allocation we discussed and what we learned about your risk tolerance and financial goals. With your new Forum account now in place, you will have the opportunity to access your Forum Client Portal for the first time and connect with members of the Forum Client Service team.
Review Goals and Plans When Your Life Changes
You will receive reporting that will clearly show your performance net of all fees and compared to applicable market indexes. Additionally, your assets are held at a reputable third-party custodian that furnishes independent monthly reports so you can feel confident about the safe handling of your money.
