Christopher C. Sherer

BFC PLANNING

STUART, FL

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CRD#: 1431750

Professional summary

Christopher Clement Sherer is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Stuart, Florida and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Stuart, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Christopher has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119682

STUART, FL

Current

February 10, 2026 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Stuart, FL

Past

November 8, 2024 - February 12, 2026

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171070

STUART, FL

Past

June 14, 2024 - February 12, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

STUART, FL

Past

July 27, 2021 - November 8, 2024

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 165127

STUART, FL

Past

April 10, 2010 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

STUART, FL

Past

February 18, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA

CRD#: 17609

STUART, FL

Past

February 4, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

CRD#: 17609

STUART, FL

Past

May 2, 2003 - February 9, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

STUART, FL

Past

June 21, 2002 - February 9, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

October 23, 1992 - June 26, 2002

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

July 23, 1987 - May 25, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

Past

August 8, 1986 - August 14, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

Past

November 22, 1985 - June 30, 1986

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

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)

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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

California
(2/10/2026)

Florida
(2/10/2026)

IAR

Florida
(2/17/2026)

North Carolina
(2/12/2026)

Oklahoma
(2/10/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/14/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/28/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 3/30/2004

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/22/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/1/1993

General Securities 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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Christopher C. Sherer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Clement Sherer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/14/2021

Series 63

Date: 10/28/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 3/30/2004

Series 7

Date: 10/22/1992

Series 24

Date: 3/1/1993

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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