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Michael Forster
Business Development & Relationship Manager

Michael Forster is a Business Development & Relationship Manager at Momentum Independent Network (MIN). He leads the Bank & Institutions Financial Network (BISN), a platform dedicated to helping banks and credit unions expand and enhance their investment services programs.

As the primary relationship manager, Michael takes an advocacy-driven approach—working closely with financial institutions to understand their needs, offer tailored solutions, and ensure their investment services programs have the resources and support needed to better serve their clients and communities.

Career Highlights

  • Joined Momentum Independent Network in 2025
  • Brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with more than 15 years focused on advisor recruiting and business development
  • Former Senior Business Development Associate at Raymond James, where he recruited top-producing advisor teams and consistently exceeded annual goals
  • Held leadership roles at Securities America and LPL Financial, building out financial institution programs and delivering strong recruiting results
  • Known for managing complex sales cycles, building strategic partnerships, and scaling business development functions

Education

  • B.A., Business Management, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

Registration & Qualifications

  • FINRA Series 7 & 66

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