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Paul G. Hardin

BFC PLANNING
JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052
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CRD#: 1856073
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Professional summary


Paul Gerard Hardin is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Jerseyville, Illinois and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Jerseyville, Il 62052, Illinois.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Paul has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. HARDIN FINANCIAL, LLC-Y-JERSEYVILLE, IL- INVESTMENTS & FINANCIAL PLANNING-REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE-3/2012-100-100-PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING. 2. ST FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY-N-JERSEYVILLE, IL-CEMETERY-SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER-07/1995-1-0-RECORD MEETING MINUTES, ADVISE ON UPKEEP OF CEMETERY. 3. PAUL HARDIN-N-JERSEYVILLE, IL-RENTAL PROPERTY-LANDLORD-10/2016-4-0-RENTS APARTMENT ABOVE OFFICE. 4. HARDIN FINANCIAL, LLC- Y- JERSEYVILLE, IL- INSURANCE SALES- AGENT- 3/2012- 3- 3- LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT. 5. CITY OF JERSEYVILLE POLICE PENSION FUND- N- JERSEYVILLE, IL- VICE PRESIDENT- 10/2023- 1- 1- APPROVE BUDGETS, REVIEW STATEMENTS, LEVY TAXES, AND MAKE DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PLAN.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Paul Gerard Hardin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 19, 2012 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 308 South State Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
RIA
CRD#: 119682
JERSEYVILLE, IL
Current

March 19, 2012 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 308 South State Street, Jerseyville, Il 62052, IL 62052
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Jerseyville, Il 62052, IL
Past

March 19, 2012 - March 20, 2012

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
JERSEYVILLE, IL
Past

February 7, 2007 - March 16, 2012

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
JERSEYVILLE, IL
Past

July 20, 1988 - March 16, 2012

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
JERSEYVILLE, IL

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
(8/23/2019)
RR
California
(3/19/2012)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2022)
RR
Florida
(3/19/2012)
RR
Georgia
(3/19/2012)
RR
Illinois
(3/19/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(3/19/2012)
RR
Indiana
(7/12/2022)
RR
Kansas
(3/19/2012)
RR
Kentucky
(5/24/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/19/2012)
RR
Missouri
(3/19/2012)
RR
Oregon
(5/15/2012)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/19/2012)
RR
Texas
(3/19/2012)
RR
Virginia
(3/19/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/22/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (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#: 119682Jerseyville, IL 62052

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