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Bonita H. Schnurr

BFC PLANNING
Algona, IA 50511
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CRD#: 2611731
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Professional summary


Bonita Hwang Schnurr, who also goes by Bokyong Hwang, Bonita Hwang Pierce, Bonita Hwang Schurr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Algona, Iowa and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Algona, Iowa.

Bonita is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Bonita has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bokyong Hwang | Bonita Hwang Pierce | Bonita Hwang Schurr

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.PRISM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC-Y-ALGONA, IA-FINANCIAL SERVICES-INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVE-07/2013-160-30-SALES IN INVESTMENTS, RETIREMENT PLANNING, COLLEGE SAVINGS & WEALTH ACCUMULATION. 2. North Iowa Volleyball Association-N-Algona, IA-Set Rules and Regulations for club teams-Board Member-04/2020-20-20-Identify and set rules and regulartions for club teams for the area volleyball teams. Set guidelines and procedures to follow for coaches, athletes & parents.

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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

March 5, 2018 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 208 S. Dodge St., Algona, IA 50511
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Algona, IA
Current

September 6, 2001 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 208 S. Dodge St., Algona, IA 50511
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Algona, IA
Past

July 31, 1995 - December 31, 2000

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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
Alabama
(1/4/2024)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(9/23/2020)
RR
California
(1/8/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/6/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2020)
RR
Idaho
(7/17/2020)
RR
Illinois
(8/15/2023)
RR
Iowa
(9/6/2001)
IAR
Iowa
(3/5/2018)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(4/8/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(1/25/2021)
RR
Michigan
(4/26/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/29/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(4/17/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(1/2/2020)
RR
Ohio
(7/28/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/24/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(10/23/2020)
RR
Texas
(5/14/2019)
RR
Utah
(7/22/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/13/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/2/2018
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#: 119682Algona, IA 50511

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