When Forge Consulting was founded in January 2003, we were an insurance agency specializing in structured settlements and traditional annuities. The founding partners noticed an inequity in the settlement marketplace: far too often, injured parties were left no choice but to work with a single-product provider such as trustees, bankers, money managers, or structure brokers. Our mission, passion, and innovative settlement consulting approach of advice over product rapidly made us the sought-after source of settlement planning for plaintiff attorneys and their clients. Over the past two decades, our company has recognized that the needs of plaintiff families extend well beyond what a structured settlement or any single financial product could offer. 

We are now The Forge Companies, a nationally recognized team of specialists with proficient knowledge in comprehensive settlement planning. We have over 130 teammates with experience in financial services, legal, compliance, marketing, and operating companies. 

We are now Advocacy Trust, a Tennessee state-chartered trust company that offers a full range of traditional and special needs trust services and is committed to improving the lives of our clients, their families, and caregivers through investments, trusts, tax, and other fiduciary and administrative services. 

We are now Advocacy Wealth Management, creating financial plans based on your needs, now and in the future. Your plan will be unique, just like your needs. The solutions offered to solve for your needs will be tailored to your plan. 

We are now Forge for Business, a commitment to providing a broad range of financial and business services to contingent fee attorneys, law firms, and general businesses. Services include fee deferral solutions, MSA/Lien solutions, insurance products, bookkeeping, payroll and HR, and IOLTA accounting. 

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The Forge Companies

The Forge Companies' headquarters in Hartwell, GA, United States

Ian Costello

Emma Holmes

Kristie Weiss

David Paventi

Peter Wayne

The Finance and Risk Management Team at The Forge Companies is responsible for managing and safeguarding the financial health of the company. This includes overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, devising financial strategies, analyzing risk factors, and implementing measures to mitigate potential risks. They work closely with clients to create customized financial plans, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide settlement planning and fiduciary services.

Finance and Risk Management Team

The Technology and Project Management team at The Forge Companies is responsible for overseeing and implementing technology initiatives that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's comprehensive settlement planning services. This team manages technology projects, analyzes business systems, and ensures robust IT infrastructure to support innovative solutions tailored to the unique financial needs of their clients.

Technology and Project Management

The Leadership Team at The Forge Companies, comprising the Chief Technology Officer, President, and Principal, is responsible for setting strategic direction, spearheading innovation, and ensuring operational excellence. They oversee the integration of cutting-edge technology, guide corporate growth initiatives, and align the company's diverse services with its mission to provide comprehensive settlement planning and tailored financial solutions.

Leadership Team

The Operations Team at The Forge Companies ensures that the organization's daily functions are running efficiently and effectively. This team is responsible for streamlining processes, managing office logistics, coordinating internal communications, and supporting various departments to facilitate smooth business operations. With roles such as Operations Specialist, Office Manager, and Director of Operations, the team works to enhance productivity and maintain high standards of service delivery for clients and internal stakeholders.

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The Forge Companies

Org chart

Teams

Finance and Risk Management Team

Technology and Project Management

Leadership Team

Operations Team

Offices

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