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Richard T. Seal

BFC PLANNING
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
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CRD#: 4618655
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Professional summary


Richard Thomas Seal, who also goes by Rich Seal, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Pleasant Grove, Utah and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Rich Seal

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.Wheelhouse Wealth Management-Y-Eagle Mountain, UT-Fixed Insurance-Agent/Owner-01/2021-5-5-Writing fixed insurance business. 2.Planes Trains & Automobiles Show-N-Orem, UT-Car Show-Committee member-06/2016-10-1-Help organize local car show and auto events 3.GMCAV, LLC-N-American Fork, UT-LLC for personal structure-Owner-11/2017-1-1-Securities LLC for accounting purposes 4.Grumpy Guppies, LLC-N-American Fork, UT-LLC to hold BR Performance Cars-Owner-12/2018-1-0-Manage family business. LLC that will hold BR Performance race cars. 5.Family Trustee-N-American Fork, UT-Act as trustee for mothers special needs situation-Trustee-12/2017-1-0-Act as trustee on a trust for mother in a special needs situation, as well as two other trusts for cousins. 6.Wheelhouse Wealth Management-N-Eagle Mountain, UT-Financial Advisor-Owner-12/2019-160-8-Dba for Financial Services. 7. Wheelhouse Wealth YouTube Channel-Y-Eagle Mountain, UT-Owner-11/2021-5-0-Make and share videos of interest to clients and prospects. 8. Rare Coins of New Hampshire-N-Eagle Mountain, UT-Representative-11/2021- 1-1-Assist clients with buying or selling precious metals.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 1, 2012 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 564 W. State Street, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Pleasant Grove, UT
Current

February 6, 2008 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 564 W.state Street, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Pleasant Grove, UT
Past

March 24, 2009 - November 19, 2012

CB FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 136183
PROVO, UT
Past

February 7, 2008 - March 6, 2009

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
American Fork, UT
Past

October 5, 2007 - February 1, 2008

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
OREM, UT
Past

November 20, 2006 - February 1, 2008

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
OREM, UT
Past

January 11, 2006 - November 27, 2006

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
PROVO, UT
Past

February 13, 2003 - January 12, 2006

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA

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
(8/8/2024)
RR
California
(5/19/2014)
RR
Colorado
(12/17/2015)
RR
Florida
(3/31/2008)
RR
Idaho
(5/3/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(6/9/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/14/2013)
RR
Michigan
(10/1/2024)
RR
Montana
(6/20/2017)
RR
Nevada
(10/5/2015)
RR
New York
(1/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2014)
RR
Oregon
(1/13/2015)
RR
Texas
(5/22/2018)
RR
Utah
(2/6/2008)
IAR
Utah
(3/1/2012)
RR
Virginia
(11/26/2013)
RR
Washington
(2/28/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 119682Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

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