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Michael Patrick Butterworth

BFC PLANNING
READING, PA
·CRD# 1430822·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Patrick Butterworth is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Reading, Pennsylvania and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
525 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
August 9, 2023 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
525 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
August 9, 2023 - Present
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
RIA
Reading, PA
February 10, 2017 - August 10, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
BD
Reading, PA
February 10, 2017 - August 10, 2023
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Reading, PA
February 16, 2010 - February 15, 2017
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Reading, PA
September 11, 2009 - February 15, 2017
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Reading, PA
October 9, 2000 - September 16, 2009
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
BD
Conshohocken, PA
June 16, 1997 - October 10, 2000
INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.·CRD# 7996
BD
West Long Branch, NJ
February 4, 1992 - June 19, 1997
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 14035
BD
Bethesda, MD
December 20, 1990 - January 10, 1992
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 265
BD
Montpelier, VT
November 22, 1985 - January 30, 1991

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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

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) MP BUTTERWORTH TAX SERVICE- N SHILLINGTON, PA- INCOME TAXES- OWNER- 08/1986- 5- 0- PREPARE TAX RETURNS. 2) MP BUTTERWORTH AND ASSOCIATES- Y- READING, PA- DBA FOR SECURITIES AND INSURANCE BUSINESS- OWNER- 09/1984- 20- 20- Sales of securities products as well as life, disability, and long term care 3) MP BUTTERWORTH SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING GROUP- N- SHILLINGTON, PA- OWNER- 03/2021- 25- 15- Special Needs Planning for Individuals and Families -help in obtaining public benefits (SSI, SSDI, DAC, Survivor benefits, Child in Care, Medical Assistance, SNAP, Housing, Waiver Programs, Advocacy, IEP's , and 504 plans).

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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
Connecticut
(8/9/2023)
RR
Delaware
(8/9/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/9/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/29/2025)
RR
Maine
(8/9/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/9/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/9/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/9/2023)
RR
New York
(8/9/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(6/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/9/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/9/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/15/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/9/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/9/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/9/2023)

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 2017About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 62 — Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1999

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1985About the Series 6 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2003About the Series 51 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1993About 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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