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Robert B. Hardcastle

BFC PLANNING
Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872
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CRD#: 1101791
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Professional summary


Robert Boris Hardcastle, who also goes by Bob Hardcastle, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Chesterfield, Missouri and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Hardcastle

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Delta Investment Services-Y-16100 Chesterfield Parkway West, Ste 150-Chesterfield, MO 63017-DBA-President -1/1/1977-200-20 wk-Sales & Service of financial products. 2. Hardcastle Wealth Management-N-16100 Chesterfield Pkwy W Ste 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Domain Name-Representative-1/2006-0-0-Domain Name. 3. Robert Hardcastle-n-16100 Chesterfield Parkway West, Ste 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Insurance-Insurance Sales-1/1964-40-40-Sales & Service of Insurance products. 4. Robert Hardcastle-N-300 S Collier Blvd #701, Marco Island, FL 34145-Condo-Owner-1/1982-1-0-Rent personal Condo. 5. Bob Hardcastle's Money Talk Radio-y-16100 Chesterfield Pkwy West Ste 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Radio Talk Show-Host-1/1988-10-0-Host weekly radio program. 6. Robert Hardcastle Charitable Foundation-N-16100 Chesterfield Pkwy West, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Charitable foundation-Trustee-1/2000-2-0-Fund foundation and donate to charitable organizations. 7. Hardy's Novels-y-16100 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Ste 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Book sales-Author-1/2015-1-0-Author & Marketing of novels. 8. Robert Hardcastle, "Formerly known as The Travel Company"-Y-16100 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Ste 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-Travel/Seminars-Representative-1/1987-2-0-Present financial seminars to passengers on cruise/travel trips. 9. Robert B Hardcastle Family Limited Partnership-Y-398 Larimore Valley Dr., Wildwood, MO 63005-Limited Partnership-General Partner-12/31/1999-<1 hr.-<1 hr.- Make investment decisions and buy & sell assets on behalf of the family 10.Bob Hardcastle & Associates, Inc.-N-Chesterfield, MO-Retain sales from previous books-President-07/1993-0-0-Company was used to take in sales from previously written books. No longer actively used. 11.Friends of St. Luke's-N-Chesterfield, MO-Attend quarterly board meetings-Board Member-07/2019-1-0-Attend quarterly board meetings; serve on one board initiative which would include individual memberships, corporate outreach, physician cultivation, friends heath and wellness events, etc. 12.Performax Professional Group LLC-N-Chesterfield, MO-Promotions marketing business-Consultant-06/2020-4-0-Business consultant for promoting marketing business. 13. 1-2-3 Club- N- Chesterfield, MO- Social Club- Treasurer- 10/2022- 0-0- Collects money for people attending the holiday event.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 28, 2016 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 16100 Chesterfield Parkway West Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Chesterfield, MO
Current

September 26, 2016 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 16100 Chesterfield Parkway West Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Chesterfield, MO
Past

September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2016

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2016

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

June 4, 2004 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

June 3, 2004 - September 1, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

May 22, 2003 - December 31, 2004

DELTA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 114435
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

September 20, 1999 - June 16, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 4, 1989 - June 10, 2004

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 29, 1987 - October 14, 1987

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

September 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989

OAKBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 16323
Past

January 30, 1986 - August 13, 1987

FIRST ALLIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7161

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 - (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 Terminated)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(10/26/2016)
RR
Arizona
(10/11/2016)
RR
California
(9/26/2016)
RR
Delaware
(9/14/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/11/2016)
RR
Florida
(9/27/2016)
RR
Georgia
(12/15/2016)
RR
Illinois
(12/21/2016)
RR
Iowa
(8/20/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(10/27/2016)
RR
Michigan
(10/14/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(8/21/2020)
RR
Missouri
(12/12/2016)
IAR
Missouri
(12/12/2016)
RR
Nevada
(1/30/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(12/15/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(1/23/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(12/15/2016)
RR
Ohio
(9/26/2016)
RR
Oregon
(2/7/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(2/13/2019)
RR
Texas
(9/28/2016)
IAR
Texas
(9/28/2016)
RR
Utah
(9/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/24/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (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)


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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 Accounts8,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,026,848,859

Red Flags


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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872

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