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Robert Boris Hardcastle

BFC PLANNING
Chesterfield, MO
·CRD# 1101791·40 years experience

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...

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Other Aliases

Bob Hardcastle

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
16100 Chesterfield Parkway West Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872
September 28, 2016 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
16100 Chesterfield Parkway West Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4872
September 26, 2016 - Present
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC·CRD# 109485
RIA
Boca Raton, FL
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2016
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 34643
BD
Chesterfield, MO
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2016
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
BD
Chesterfield, MO
June 4, 2004 - September 1, 2016
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
RIA
Chesterfield, MO
June 3, 2004 - September 1, 2016
DELTA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.·CRD# 114435
RIA
Chesterfield, MO
May 22, 2003 - December 31, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
September 20, 1999 - June 16, 2004
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7569
BD
Boca Raton, FL
April 4, 1989 - June 10, 2004
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
September 29, 1987 - October 14, 1987
OAKBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES·CRD# 16323
BD
September 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
FIRST ALLIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 7161
BD
January 30, 1986 - August 13, 1987

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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. 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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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
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)

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 Oct 2025About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1986About the Series 22 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 26 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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