Forethought Investment Management Inc (Batesvile)


Forethought Investment Management Inc is a large advisory firm based in Batesvile. It manages $3.9 billion of regulatory assets for 8 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdiction of Indiana.




Forethought Investment Management provides portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles and pension consulting services. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Forethought Investment Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Forethought Investment Management Inc is $3.9 billion. The firm's AUM has grown by 51% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $3.8 billion in discretionary accounts and $100 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $542.86 million each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $100 million.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Forethought Investment Management Inc for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Forethought Investment Management Inc

Guy Mac Cooper has been acting as President since 1 Aug 1995. Mary Louise Cavanaugh joined the executive team most recently as the Executive Vice President.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Guy Mac Cooper President/director 1 Aug 1995 Other 53556
Mark Lanning Vice president/director 1 Aug 1995 Other 4330965
Forethought Financial Services Parent 1 Aug 1995 75% - 100% 35-1642997
Inc. Hillenbrand Industries Ultimate parent 1 Aug 1995 75% - 100% 35-1160484
William Donnelly Compliance officer 1 Oct 1995 Other 4331237
Ronald J Marek Vice president 1 Feb 1998 Other 4331247
Richard N Coffin Chief exective officer 1 Jan 2000 Other 4329870
Mark Lanning Treasurer/secretary/director 1 Nov 2001 Other 4330965
Ronald J Marek President/director 1 Nov 2001 Other 4331247
Stephen R. Lang Director 1 Nov 2001 Other 4489248
John R. Zerkle Compliance officer 1 Nov 2001 Other 4489251
Charles A Russell Vp treasurer/secretary/director 1 Jul 2004 Other 4847155
Mark A Willoughby Compliance officer 1 Jul 2004 Other 4847158
Inc. Ffs Holdings Ultimate parent 1 Jul 2004 75% - 100% 20-0628947
Walter Thomas Dixon Chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2006 Other 5093186
Donna M Nobbe Director 1 Jan 2006 Other 5093187
Elaine M Brouillette Vp, treasurer/secretary/director 1 Jan 2006 Other 5093189
Charles A Russell President/director 1 Feb 2006 Other 4331247
Mary Louise Cavanaugh Executive vice president 1 Dec 2006 Other 1977110
Eric David Todd President & chief investment officer 1 Dec 2006 Other 2175308

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 2 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Hillenbrand Industries Parent 1 Aug 1995 75% - 100% 35-1160484
Inc. Forethought Financial Services Parent 1 Jul 2004 75% - 100% 20-0628947

Based in Batesvile

The principal office where Forethought Investment Management Inc performs its advisory services is located at One Forethought Center, Batesvile, IN 47006, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 812-933-6843 or by fax 812-933-6348. The normal business hours are 7:30 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday.