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Andrew J. Christofferson
BFC PLANNING
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Professional summary
Andrew James Christofferson is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Andrew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.Officer for affiliated companies of Berthel Fisher & Company including Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer/President), Berthel Fisher & Company Insurance, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer/President), BFC Planning, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer/President), Securities Management & Research, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer/President), Berthel Fisher & Company Investments, Inc. (Chief Executive Officer/President)-Y-Cedar Rapids, IA-Financial Services-160-160-Financial Services.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 20, 2012 - Present
BFC PLANNING, INC.
Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402RIA
CRD#: 119682
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current
January 5, 2015 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100 Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current
September 20, 2012 - Present
SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100 Box 11606, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1606BD
CRD#: 759
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current
June 7, 2013 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100 Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past
January 12, 2009 - September 18, 2012
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
HIAWATHA, IA
Past
January 12, 2009 - September 18, 2012
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
HIAWATHA, IA
Past
July 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past
June 30, 1999 - December 31, 2008
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
District of Columbia(7/21/2022)
RR
Indiana(7/22/2020)
IAR
Iowa(9/20/2012)
RR
Iowa(10/3/2012)
RR
Oregon(7/21/2020)
RR
Utah(7/21/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product 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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,756 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,026,848,859 |
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