Gregory A. Ray

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 1976169

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gregory Allan Ray was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Gregory had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

None

Experience

Past

January 31, 2014 - December 31, 2017

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119682

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

March 14, 2011 - December 31, 2017

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

February 4, 2009 - February 24, 2011

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 42941

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN

Past

December 8, 1998 - December 31, 2002

SYMMETRIC INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 31195

MINNETONKA, MN

Past

April 19, 1995 - November 13, 1998

MJK CLEARING, INC.

CRD#: 8678

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

September 1, 1994 - April 11, 1995

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

CRD#: 260

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 19, 1993 - September 1, 1994

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 821

Past

August 19, 1992 - July 19, 1993

CRAIG-HALLUM, INC.

CRD#: 1546

Past

November 22, 1989 - August 12, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

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".

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

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.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/13/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/8/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/3/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

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)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Stephen Zahka

EDWARD JONES

IAR

Marlborough, MA

Marshall Rosen

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

IAR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Frank Moore

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

IAR

Greenwich, CT

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Gregory A. Ray

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

SYMMETRIC INVESTMENTS, INC.

MJK CLEARING, INC.

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRAIG-HALLUM, INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/13/2009

Series 63

Date: 12/8/1989

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Series 7

Date: 2/3/2009

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.

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors