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Carrie Alexah Strongheart

Advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. — Chase, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Chase, MI

BFC PLANNING, Inc. logo

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

185

Across 85 offices

Clients per advisor

61 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$325,935 Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

Carrie Strongheart is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Previously, she worked at Institutional Securities Corp for 11 years and operated Strongheart Financial for 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in budgeting and retirement needs analysis through Strongheart Financial and receives book royalties from a publishing venture. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks, managing approximately $3.8 billion in client assets. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services through a network of independent advisers.

Client services

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services generally range from $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.5% annually $0+: up to 1.5% annually (Held Away Account Management)

Commissions

Commissions on insurance and brokerage products if implemented through affiliated broker-dealers; may be offset against advisory fees.

Project-based

$150 to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees $150 to $400 per hour; fixed fees $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Location

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Chase, MI

Chase MI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

38 years of industry experience

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Chase, MI

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Chase, MI

Institutional Securities corp

2014 - 2025 • 11 years

Dallas, TX

Strongheart Financial

1989 - 2006 • 17 years

Chase, MI

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jon L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Reed City, MI

Harbour Investments, Inc.

Jon Lebaron is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Harbour Investments, Inc. since 2011 and also operates Lebaron Financial Group, which has been active since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Osceola Indian Club, Inc., a property management organization in Michigan. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies across various investment vehicles and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Preston B

Series 66

Reed City, MI

Harbour Investments, Inc.

Preston Baker is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LeBaron Financial Group, as well as roles in local government and education. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies
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Mark F

Series 63, Series 66

Big Rapids, MI

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

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Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Series 63, Series 66

Big Rapids, MI

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed

Sophia S

Series 66

Big Rapids, MI

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals
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Maureen K

Series 66

Big Rapids, MI

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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