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Richard R. Buller

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
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CRD#: 1511922
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Professional summary


Richard Ralph Buller is a registered financial advisor currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Muscatine, Iowa and BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Muscatine, Iowa.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. RICK BULLER INCOME TAX CONSULTING-N- MUSCATINE, IA-INCOME TAX-OWNER-01/1991-20-0-PREPARE TAX RETURNS. 2. Rick Buller Financial Services LLC- Y- Muscatine, IA- DBA for securities business- Owner- 07/2014- 0- 0- Sell and advise on investments. 3. Boy Scouts of America-N-Burlington, IA-Board member-04/2018-0-0- Help with fund raising. 4. Rick Buller Insurance-N-Muscatine, IA-Insurance Sales-Agent-10/2018-10-0-Life Insurance sales.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 28, 2004 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 615 Cedar Street Ste A, Muscatine, IA 52761
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
MUSCATINE, IA
Current

June 10, 2016 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 615 Cedar Street Ste A, Muscatine, IA 52761
RIA
CRD#: 119682
MUSCATINE, IA
Current

August 30, 2004 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 615 Cedar Street Ste A, Muscatine, IA 52761
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
MUSCATINE, IA
Past

October 11, 2001 - September 1, 2004

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

April 28, 1998 - December 22, 2000

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 1986 - July 27, 1988

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

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
Arizona
(1/2/2008)
RR
Arkansas
(4/30/2024)
RR
California
(1/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2008)
RR
Florida
(6/20/2005)
RR
Hawaii
(8/14/2020)
RR
Idaho
(9/1/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/22/2005)
RR
Iowa
(8/30/2004)
IAR
Iowa
(10/28/2004)
RR
Kansas
(4/24/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(2/9/2012)
RR
Missouri
(3/24/2008)
RR
Nebraska
(7/8/2024)
RR
Oregon
(1/20/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/30/2019)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2008)
RR
Utah
(7/14/2015)
RR
Virginia
(8/16/2012)
RR
Washington
(8/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/27/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/16/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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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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

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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Muscatine, IA 52761

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