Louis L. Eastman

BFC PLANNING

DIXON, IL 61021

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CRD#: 1634071

Professional summary

Louis Lorenzo Eastman is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Dixon, Illinois and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Dixon, Illinois.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Louis has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.COMMUNITY ILLINOIS INVESTMENT SERVICES-Y-DIXON, IL-SECURITIES-REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE-10/2004-200-140-MARKET INVESTMENT PRODUCTS; 2. Community State Bank-N-Dixon, IL-Life Insurance Sales-Registered Rep-10/2017-1-0-selling life insurance

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 11, 2013 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 1021 North Galena, Dixon, IL 61021

RIA

CRD#: 119682

DIXON, IL

Current

March 31, 2003 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1021 N. Galena, Dixon, IL 61021

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Dixon, IL

Past

March 31, 2003 - December 11, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

LAKELAND, FL

Past

November 24, 1998 - March 31, 2003

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2864

DIXON, IL

Past

January 2, 1998 - March 31, 2003

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2864

BRYAN, OH

Past

December 21, 1995 - January 1, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 13302

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Past

August 6, 1987 - December 31, 1995

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Past

February 23, 1987 - August 25, 1987

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 13302

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

Arizona
(1/19/2021)

Florida
(8/11/2008)

Illinois
(3/31/2003)

IAR

Illinois
(12/11/2013)

Indiana
(9/27/2012)

Iowa
(3/31/2003)

Nevada
(3/11/2020)

South Carolina
(1/21/2021)

Virginia
(6/11/2010)

Wisconsin
(3/22/2004)

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: 8/7/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/10/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 11/11/1994

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 10/13/1989

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/20/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/8/1996

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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Louis L. Eastman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Louis Lorenzo Eastman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/7/1998

Series 63

Date: 1/10/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 62

Date: 11/11/1994

Series 22

Date: 10/13/1989

Series 6

Date: 2/20/1987

Series 24

Date: 11/8/1996

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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