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Marissa D. Nehlsen

BFC PLANNING
MINOT, ND 58701
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CRD#: 3066516
MN

Professional summary


Marissa Dawn Nehlsen, who also goes by Marissa Dawn Philipenko, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Minot, North Dakota and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Minot, North Dakota.

Marissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Marissa has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marissa Dawn Philipenko

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. FREEDOM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC-Y-Bismarck, ND 58703 -DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES - Financial Professiona/CEO-5/30/2006-64-64-CASE DESIGN AND FINANCIAL ADVISING. 2. HALLETT FINANCIAL GROUP-Y-1131 WESTRAC DR, STE 208, FARGO, ND 58103-INSURANCE BROKERAGE HOUSE-INSURANCE REP-6/1/1993-160-160-INSUSRANCE CONSULTING, LIFE, LTC, VARIABLE LIFE, ANNUITIES. 3.MAGIC CITY HOLDINGS-N-721 N BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58703-REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY-MANAGER-9/12/2014-20-4-MANAGE TENANTS, AND PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED. 4. Legal Sheild & Identity Sheild-N-Williston, ND-provide subscribers with attorney & legal advice and protection from identity theft-Independent Contractor-5/12/2016-5-5-Sell monthly services for attorney & legal advice and identity theft 5.Freedom Financial Group-N-Minot, ND-Refer clients to administration program-TASC-12/2017-1-1-Administration program that helps employee benefit plans such as medical reimbursement plans. We identity potential candidates and refer them to an affiliate of TASC who will then contact and sign them up. 6.The Foundation Latin America-N-Minot, ND-Public Relations-Foundation Relations Coordinator-07/2018-40-0-Role consists of public relations which is unpaid. 7.Global Priority Solutions-N-Tampa, FL-Leadership Coaching-Certified Specialist Values Based Leadership-08/2018-4-0-Visit churches and business organizations to provide value based training for their staff, congregations. 8.Nehlsen & Associates, LLC-N-Tampa, FL-Trainer, Coach, Speaker-Manager-08/2016-90-4-Certified Trainer, Coach and Speaker. 9.JMN Roots LLC-N-Bismarck, ND-Manage Property-Manager-05/2021-5-2-Manage property, collect rent, pay expenses, property maintenance and obtain financing. 10. Freedom Financial Group Jamestown LLC- Y- Jamestown, ND- Financial services- CEO- 01/2024- 10- 0- Sell investment and insurance products, and provide financial advice. 11. Freedom Financial Group FLorida LLC- Y- St. Petersburg, FL- Financial services- CEO- 03/2024- 0- 0- Sell investment and insurance products, and provide financial advice. 12. Blue Mountain Forest of Costa Rica LLC- N- Cocoa Beach, FL- Tree farm and milling company- Partner- 02/2025- 2- 0- Advise and make decisions with other partners.

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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

July 22, 2013 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 701 31st Ave Sw, Minot, ND 58701
RIA
CRD#: 119682
MINOT, ND
Current

August 23, 2018 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 701 31st Avenue Sw, Minot, ND 58701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Minot, ND
Current

July 15, 2013 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 701 31st Avenue Sw, Minot, ND 58701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Minot, ND
Past

September 4, 2012 - July 16, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
MINOT, ND
Past

December 15, 2011 - July 16, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
MINOT, ND
Past

August 18, 2008 - December 16, 2011

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
MINOT, ND
Past

December 17, 2007 - August 18, 2008

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
MINOT, ND
Past

December 11, 2006 - July 24, 2013

SUTTERFIELD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115652
MINOT, ND
Past

October 1, 2002 - December 13, 2007

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
MINOT, ND
Past

July 7, 1998 - October 1, 2002

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
Alabama
(2/21/2024)
RR
Alaska
(2/21/2024)
RR
Arizona
(2/21/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(2/21/2024)
RR
California
(7/15/2013)
RR
Colorado
(2/21/2024)
RR
Florida
(7/15/2013)
IAR
Florida
(8/23/2018)
RR
Georgia
(2/21/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(2/21/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/21/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/21/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/21/2024)
RR
Kansas
(2/21/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(2/21/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/21/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(2/21/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(2/21/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/21/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/21/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(2/21/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/21/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/21/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(2/21/2024)
RR
New York
(2/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/21/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(7/15/2013)
IAR
North Dakota
(7/22/2013)
RR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/21/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(2/21/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/21/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/21/2024)
RR
Vermont
(2/21/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/21/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/21/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(2/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 119682Minot, ND 58701

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