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BFC PLANNING, Inc.

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Firm-wide stats for BFC PLANNING, Inc.

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

BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management and referral-based outside money manager services to a broad mix of clients, including individual (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth) clients, corporations, pensions, trusts and banks. The firm operates as an enterprise adviser with a network of IARs and platforms supporting approximately $3.8 billion in client assets and over 11,000 client relationships.

Advice is delivered through IARs who are typically independent contractors and who work with clients on a one‑on‑one basis to set objectives, impose account restrictions if desired, and select between multiple program structures (wrap and non‑wrap), sub‑advisers, and custodial arrangements. Portfolios are generally built from stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs, though individual IARs may use concentrated, active trading or speculative strategies in certain client situations and may negotiate fee arrangements within firm‑provided ranges.

Distinctive features include the firm’s allowance for IAR‑level fee flexibility and its use of a variety of third‑party platforms, including discretionary held‑away account management via an order‑management system and a direct American Funds F‑2 share class program in which assets are held at the transfer agent. The firm also discloses firm‑level measures addressing mutual‑fund share class selection (including prohibitions and conversions of 12b‑1 fee share classes) following a prior SEC enforcement matter, and maintains affiliations with broker‑dealers and an insurance agency plus bank‑sweep arrangements that the firm notes can create potential conflicts of interest.

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Expertise

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing

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Location

4201 42nd Street NE, Suite 100

Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Advisors at this office

79

Advisors at this office

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Curtis L

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Curtis Lund is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at firms including Moloney Securities and Wilbanks Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a catering service for small events. BFC PLANNING, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks, offering financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets under management, providing flexible fee structures and multiple investment platforms through a large network of independent advisory representatives.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Terry B

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Terry Betzelberger is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 designations and has worked at firms including Levitt Betzelberger Weinrich, Inc., Montage Securities, LLC, and Moloney Securities Co., Inc. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets through a network of independent advisors offering customizable investment programs and a range of third-party platforms.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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James N

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

James Nelson is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Moloney Securities Co., Inc. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets through a large network of independent advisors offering flexible fee arrangements and multiple investment program options.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Shane D

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Shane De Sherlia is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, previously working at Moloney Securities Co., Inc. and First Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth sports as a volunteer coach and serves as president of a nonprofit athletics feeder program. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services with a variety of investment strategies and platform options.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Richard Ruskey is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and R.T. Jones Capital Equities, Inc. His current role is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports roughly $3.8 billion in client assets through a network of independent adviser representatives offering customizable portfolio strategies and multiple investment platforms.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Meredith J

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Meredith Jones III is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining BFC Planning, he spent over a decade with Moloney Securities in various roles. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Bellefontaine Cemetery Association in St. Louis. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports a network of independent advisory representatives who deliver customized investment advice and portfolio management through multiple program structures and platforms.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Scott W

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Scott Wasserman Sr. is a financial advisor with BFC PLANNING, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 15 years at Moloney Securities Co., Inc. He was the owner and president of Wasserman & Assoc, Inc., a broker-dealer which is no longer investment related. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individual, corporate, pension, trust, and bank clients. The firm operates through a network of independent adviser representatives and manages approximately $3.8 billion in client assets across over 11,000 relationships.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Daniel B

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Daniel Brummel is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Metlife Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Securities Management & Research, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and financial planning through Copper Creek Financial Group. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional accounts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing multiple platforms and strategies tailored by its advisors.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Thomas P

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Thomas Parkin is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, AeroTek, Amazon, and Allegis Investment Services. BFC Planning, Inc. offers financial planning, asset management, and outside money manager referral services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports a network of independent adviser representatives and manages approximately $3.8 billion in client assets across more than 11,000 relationships.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Ion C

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Ion Cangea is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., Capital One Sharebuilder, Inc., and Ensi. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets across over 11,000 relationships, offering flexible fee arrangements and a variety of investment platforms.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Eric S

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Eric Steel is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC, Moloney Securities Co., Inc., and Planned Investment Co., Inc. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individual, corporate, pension, trust, and bank clients. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets and over 11,000 client relationships through a network of independent affiliated advisors offering customizable investment programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Eric L

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Eric Lobo is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities Management & Research, Inc. and Ameriprise. Prior to his financial career, Eric operated a business called Eric Lobo Piano for nine years. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various sub-advisory programs, employing a range of investment strategies while excluding futures, hedge funds, and digital assets.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Daniel Mccorkle is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Saturna Capital Corporation and Moloney Securities. Mccorkle has operated under the DBA Sentinel Wealth Management as a client service representative. BFC PLANNING, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets, offering a range of portfolio strategies and fee arrangements through a network of independent adviser representatives.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Paul S

Series 63

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Paul Saxenmeyer is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has prior experience with Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Moloney Securities Co., Inc. among other firms. BFC Planning, Inc. offers financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets through a network of independent advisor representatives using various investment strategies and platforms.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Suzanne W

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Suzanne Wagner is a financial advisor with BFC PLANNING, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. since 2016 and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. since 1988. Wagner also sells term insurance to clients as part of her insurance representative activities. BFC PLANNING, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, referrals to outside money managers, and management of variable annuity and variable life contracts, employing a range of platforms and investment strategies.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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