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Christopher Brian Pelley

BFC PLANNING
Denver, CO
·CRD# 1008077·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Brian Pelley, who also goes by Chris B Pelley, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Denver, Colorado and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Denver, Colorado. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Christopher has worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series...

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Chris B Pelley

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Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
4600 S Syracuse St Ste 650, Denver, CO 80237
September 2, 2026 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
4600 S. Syracuse St. 9th Floor, Denver, CO 80237
September 2, 2026 - Present
EVERSPIRE·CRD# 222515
RIA
Centennial, CO
March 25, 2026 - October 5, 2026
MHL INVESTMENTS·CRD# 2535
BD
Midvale, UT
March 25, 2026 - October 5, 2026
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Albany, NY
January 3, 2022 - March 25, 2026
APOLLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 291902
RIA
Greenwood Village, CO
December 13, 2021 - March 31, 2026
MOLONEY INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC·CRD# 282140
RIA
Denver, CO
May 20, 2016 - December 31, 2016
MOLONEY SECURITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 282448
RIA
Greenwood Village, CO
May 20, 2016 - December 14, 2021
MOLONEY SECURITIES CO., INC.·CRD# 38535
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
May 20, 2016 - December 14, 2021
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
Greenwood Village, CO
October 27, 2014 - June 2, 2016
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
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October 27, 2014 - June 2, 2016
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 137888
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July 2, 2012 - November 7, 2014
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32444
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May 10, 2010 - July 2, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32444
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Denver, CO
May 10, 2010 - November 7, 2014
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 13318
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Denver, CO
September 11, 2002 - May 24, 2010
CAPITAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT·CRD# 109924
RIA
Denver, CO
January 1, 1999 - June 10, 2015
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
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Lavista, NE
February 13, 1995 - September 6, 2002
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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March 31, 1993 - February 17, 1995
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
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January 12, 1993 - April 2, 1993
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
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August 3, 1992 - January 22, 1993
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17868
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March 18, 1991 - July 27, 1992
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
September 18, 1989 - April 1, 1991
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October 28, 1987 - August 8, 1989
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December 5, 1985 - October 27, 1987
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December 6, 1983 - December 23, 1985
FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION·CRD# 7420
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February 15, 1983 - December 20, 1983
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
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Current Firm

BP
BFC PLANNING, INC.

1ST & MAIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS - ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH BFC PLANNING, INC. | GREAT LAKES BAY FINANCIAL | BFC PLANNING, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY PLANNING, INC. | BEDROCK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2007 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone Number

(319) 447-5700

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC PLANNING ADV PART 2 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

13,174

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,841,196,599

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Other business activities

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1. Aspen Creek-N- Ft.Worth, TX- Business referrals. No position - Refers to the Co. 04/2026, 10 hrs/month, 10 hrs/month during securities trading hours, Receives a referral fee for referring business to Aspen Creek. 2. Pelley Connects- N- Denver, CO- Active participation in the Denver business community- Managing Director- 10/2026- 20- 0- Build relationships within the business community.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BP
BFC PLANNING, INC.

1ST & MAIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS - ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH BFC PLANNING, INC. | GREAT LAKES BAY FINANCIAL | BFC PLANNING, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY PLANNING, INC. | BEDROCK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2007 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(9/2/2026)
IAR
Colorado
(9/2/2026)
RR
Florida
(9/2/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(9/2/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(10/6/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(9/2/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/2/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(9/2/2026)
RR
Texas
(9/2/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1990About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1981About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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