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Charles Hilarie Trotter

CRD# 3009155·Registered 1998 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Charles 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.

Professional Summary

Charles Hilarie Trotter was a registered financial advisor. Charles was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1998 - 2026. Charles had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
Atchison, KS
December 10, 2013 - January 5, 2026
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
Atchison, KS
April 4, 2008 - December 10, 2013
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
BD
Atchison, KS
April 4, 2008 - January 5, 2026
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
RIA
Overland Park, KS
July 6, 1998 - December 31, 2007
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
Overland Park, KS
June 16, 1998 - January 30, 2008

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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
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Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2007 Terminated)
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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.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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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".
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CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427
RIA
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Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2007 Terminated)
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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