Michael H. Samuels

BFC PLANNING

Pittsburgh, PA

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CRD#: 1041618

Professional summary

Michael Howard Samuels is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. Graham Place Community Association-N-Pittsburgh, PA-home owners association-Treasurer-2/2014-10-0-write checks and budgeting 2. A.Z. & FANNIE PITTLER Foundation-N-Pittsburgh, PA-College Scholarships-Co Trustee-08/2004-1-1-Invest assets and giving out scholarships for Jewish children in need for college 3.Jewish Residential Services-N-Pittsburgh, PA-Organization that houses disabled people-Board Chair-09/2019-4-0-Check signer, don't control checkbook or write checks. Serve on the board of directors for the organization that houses disabled people. 4.Jewish Scholarship Services of Greater Pittsburgh-N-Pittsburgh, PA-Committee decides where to allocate funds-Committee Member-06/2003-4-0-Meet once a year to choose how much money we grant to each applicant. Majority rules system, distribute funds for need based people going to college.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 2, 2017 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119682

Pittsburgh, PA

Current

August 2, 2017 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

April 12, 2013 - August 3, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

SEWICKLEY, PA

Past

April 12, 2013 - August 3, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

SEWICKLEY, PA

Past

February 24, 2006 - April 12, 2013

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17058

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

October 7, 2002 - April 12, 2013

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 17058

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

April 6, 2001 - October 7, 2002

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

CRD#: 453

LOUISVILLE, KY

Past

April 24, 1995 - April 27, 2001

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

March 28, 1990 - April 27, 1995

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

CRD#: 372

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 11, 1988 - April 16, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 13, 1986 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

CRD#: 235

Past

December 28, 1982 - November 24, 1986

ADVEST, INC.

CRD#: 10

Past

April 29, 1982 - December 29, 1982

BABBITT, MYERS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 63

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 - (1/3/2007 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

California
(8/2/2017)

Florida
(8/3/2017)

Georgia
(7/17/2018)

Maryland
(8/3/2017)

Michigan
(8/7/2017)

Nevada
(1/22/2021)

New Jersey
(8/7/2017)

New York
(8/14/2017)

North Carolina
(8/8/2017)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/2/2017)

Pennsylvania
(8/7/2017)

Washington
(3/18/2025)

Wisconsin
(8/2/2017)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/16/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/30/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/17/1982

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 2/2/2008

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 8

Date: 2/16/1993

General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2007 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(319) 447-5700

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC PLANNING ADV PART 2 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,026,848,859

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Michael H. Samuels

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

ADVEST, INC.

BABBITT, MYERS & COMPANY, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/16/2006

Series 63

Date: 4/30/1982

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/17/1982

Series 4

Date: 2/2/2008

Series 8

Date: 2/16/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BFC PLANNING, INC.

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