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Jon Harris Mesmer

BFC PLANNING
ABERDEEN, SD
·CRD# 2179965·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Jon Harris Mesmer is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Aberdeen, South Dakota and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Jon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Jon has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
115 N. Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
December 17, 2013 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
115 N. Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
December 4, 2002 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
Aberdeen, SD
December 19, 2002 - December 12, 2013
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Aberdeen, SD
June 14, 2002 - December 17, 2002
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
May 9, 2002 - December 17, 2002
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 16100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 15, 2000 - January 9, 2002
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
San Francisco, CA
December 13, 2000 - January 9, 2002
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 16100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
June 22, 2000 - December 13, 2000
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
St. Cloud, MN
September 8, 1998 - June 30, 2000
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
January 3, 1997 - September 4, 1998
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Minneapolis, MN
October 30, 1991 - January 22, 1997

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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 - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (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).

Contact Information

Main Address

4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone Number

(319) 447-5700

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC PLANNING ADV PART 2 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

13,174

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,841,196,599

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Other business activities

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1. FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC_Y_115 N ROOSEVELT ST., ABERDEEN, SD 57401_DBA_INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE_10/1/2015_180_160_SELL INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AVAILABLE THROUGH BERTHEL FISHER 2. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation-N-Aberdeen, SD-Fundraising-Committee Member-01/2018-0-0-Help facilitate fundraising banquets every spring. 3. Jann Elizabeth Fowler Trust, Successor Trustee-N-Aberdeen, SD-Trustee for sisters account-Successor Trustee-12/2018-0-0-Listed as successor trustee for sisters account.

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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 - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (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.
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(9/29/2008)
RR
California
(7/16/2003)
RR
Florida
(3/10/2016)
RR
Iowa
(7/21/2016)
RR
Kansas
(8/31/2005)
RR
Kentucky
(3/31/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(4/14/2003)
RR
Missouri
(3/19/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(9/29/2009)
RR
North Dakota
(4/14/2003)
RR
South Dakota
(12/4/2002)
IAR
South Dakota
(12/17/2013)
RR
Texas
(9/17/2014)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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