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Stuart L. Seffrood

BFC PLANNING
Monroe, WI 53566
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CRD#: 2833021
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Professional summary


Stuart Lee Seffrood is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Monroe, Wisconsin and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Stuart is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Stuart has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
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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

November 10, 2016 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 1505 9th Street, Monroe, WI 53566
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Monroe, WI
Current

November 10, 2016 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1505 9th Street, Monroe, WI 53566
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Monroe, WI
Past

May 31, 2012 - November 30, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MONROE, WI
Past

May 31, 2012 - November 30, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MONROE, WI
Past

March 21, 2007 - June 4, 2012

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
BRODHEAD, WI
Past

March 7, 2007 - June 4, 2012

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
BRODHEAD, WI
Past

January 17, 2006 - January 4, 2007

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110778
ARGYLE, WI
Past

January 17, 2006 - January 4, 2007

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
ARGYLE, WI
Past

June 10, 2004 - January 23, 2006

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
WARREN, IL
Past

October 1, 2002 - January 23, 2006

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
WARREN, IL
Past

January 7, 2002 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 5, 1998 - December 13, 2001

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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
California
(11/10/2016)
RR
Illinois
(11/10/2016)
RR
Indiana
(2/7/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/7/2018)
RR
Kansas
(10/29/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(11/10/2016)
RR
Missouri
(11/10/2016)
RR
Montana
(11/19/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/10/2016)
IAR
Wisconsin
(11/10/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Monroe, WI 53566

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