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Michael T. Shinn
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Burlington, IA 52601
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CRD#: 4824796
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Professional summary
Michael Todd Shinn, who also goes by Michael T Shinn, Michael Shinn, is a registered financial advisor currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Burlington, Iowa and BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Burlington, Iowa.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael T Shinn | Michael Shinn
Other business activities
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1.Mike Shinn-N-Burlington, IA-Insurance-Agent/Producer-08/2016-2-2-Provide insurance products to clients as needed 2.Danville Athletic Booster Club-N-Danville, IA-Support various athletic teams-Board Member-08/2020-3-0-Help raise money to support various athletic teams within the Danville IA school system. 3. Harvest Financial LLC- Y- Burlington, IA- Owner- 07/2022- 60- 40- DBA for securities and insurance business. 4. 1881 LLC- N- Burlington, IA- Member- 08/2022- 3-1- Owning/operating building with commercial and apartment spaces. 5. Harmony Bible Church- N- Danville, IA- Elder- 01/2024- 15- 0- Assist with spiritual leadership, decisions on facilities, and finances. 6. Harmony Bible Church- N- Danville, IA- Financial Advisory Committee- Committee Member- 06/2024- 4- 0- Aid in overseeing the church's finances. 7. P50 Show Goats- N- Danville, IA- Livestock showings- Partner- 12/2024- 3- 0- Partnership for splitting costs and income on show goats. 8. Danville School CIT Committee- N- Danville, IA- Advisory group- Committee Member- 03/2025- 1- 0- Participate in a career and tech advisory group for the Danville School District.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 24, 2015 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 401 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA 52601RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Burlington, IA
Current
June 14, 2019 - Present
BFC PLANNING, INC.
Office #1: 401 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601RIA
CRD#: 119682
Burlington, IA
Current
May 28, 2015 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 401 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA 52601RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Burlington, IA
Past
March 22, 2006 - December 31, 2008
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127787
WEST BURLINGTON, IA
Past
March 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 127787
WEST BURLINGTON, IA
Past
January 31, 2006 - March 1, 2006
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16443
WEST BURLINGTON, IA
Past
December 12, 2005 - March 1, 2006
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16443
WEST BURLINGTON, IA
Past
September 8, 2004 - October 4, 2005
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
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(1/3/2025)
RR
Arkansas(11/19/2024)
RR
California(4/3/2023)
RR
Colorado(11/18/2021)
RR
Florida(11/18/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/9/2019)
RR
Indiana(11/10/2021)
RR
Iowa(6/24/2015)
IAR
Iowa(6/24/2015)
RR
Kansas(1/26/2023)
RR
Missouri(5/9/2019)
RR
Montana(9/19/2024)
RR
Nebraska(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/20/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/18/2021)
RR
South Dakota(2/21/2024)
RR
Texas(1/14/2023)
RR
Virginia(6/3/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(1/26/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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)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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Company Information
BFC PLANNING, INC.
CRD#: 119682Burlington, IA 52601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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