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Charles H. Trotter

BFC PLANNING
ATCHISON, KS 66002
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CRD#: 3009155
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Professional summary


Charles Hilarie Trotter is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Atchison, Kansas and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Atchison, Kansas.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Charles has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
1.CAUDLE FINANCIAL GROUP-Y-ATCHISON, KS-INVESTMENTS-FINANCIAL ADVISOR-03/2008-120-6-SELLING STOCKS, BONDS, REIT'S & OIL AND GAS PRODUCTS 2.CHARLES TROTTER INSURANCE-N-ATCHISON, KS-INSURANCE SALES-PROPRIETOR-03/2008-30-5-SELLING LIFE INSURANCE & LONG TERM CARE. 3. TROTTER'S ON THE RIVER- N- ATCHISON, KS- RESTAURANT- OWNER- 07/2022- 100- 24- RESTAURANT OWNER WITH SOME FINACIAL MANAGEMENT DUTIES. 4. RIVERWALK LLC- N- ATCHISON, KS- COMMERCIAL PROPERTY- PART OWNER- 1 -0- OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES LIKE MANAGING THE CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR THE BUSINESS.

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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

December 10, 2013 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 107 N 6th St Suite 1, Atchison, KS 66002
RIA
CRD#: 119682
ATCHISON, KS
Current

April 4, 2008 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 107 N 6th St Suite 1, Atchison, KS 66002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
ATCHISON, KS
Past

April 4, 2008 - December 10, 2013

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

July 6, 1998 - December 31, 2007

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 16, 1998 - January 30, 2008

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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
(7/19/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(3/29/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/2/2022)
RR
Kansas
(4/4/2008)
IAR
Kansas
(12/10/2013)
RR
Missouri
(4/4/2008)
RR
Nebraska
(6/20/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/4/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/11/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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#: 119682Atchison, KS 66002

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