Michael P. Butterworth

BFC PLANNING

READING, PA 19611

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CRD#: 1430822

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 and Series 26 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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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Experience

Current

August 9, 2023 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 525 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA 19611

RIA

CRD#: 119682

READING, PA

Current

August 9, 2023 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 525 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA 19611

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Reading, PA

Past

February 10, 2017 - August 10, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

READING, PA

Past

February 10, 2017 - August 10, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

READING, PA

Past

February 16, 2010 - February 15, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

READING, PA

Past

September 11, 2009 - February 15, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

READING, PA

Past

October 9, 2000 - September 16, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

READING, PA

Past

June 16, 1997 - October 10, 2000

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Past

February 4, 1992 - June 19, 1997

INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 7996

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ

Past

December 20, 1990 - January 10, 1992

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14035

BETHESDA, MD

Past

November 22, 1985 - January 30, 1991

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

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

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.

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

Connecticut
(8/9/2023)

Delaware
(8/9/2023)

Florida
(8/9/2023)

Georgia
(9/29/2025)

Maine
(8/9/2023)

Maryland
(8/9/2023)

Massachusetts
(8/9/2023)

New Jersey
(8/9/2023)

New York
(8/9/2023)

North Carolina
(6/2/2025)

Pennsylvania
(8/9/2023)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/9/2023)

Rhode Island
(4/15/2025)

South Carolina
(10/23/2024)

Texas
(8/9/2023)

Virginia
(8/9/2023)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/27/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/17/1986

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: 12/11/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 10/19/1999

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/21/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 2/5/2003

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/23/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 7/2/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

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 P. Butterworth

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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/27/2017

Series 63

Date: 2/17/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/11/2000

Series 62

Date: 10/19/1999

Series 6

Date: 11/21/1985

Series 51

Date: 2/5/2003

Series 24

Date: 3/23/2001

Series 26

Date: 7/2/1993

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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