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Christopher D. Schreckenghost

BFC PLANNING
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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CRD#: 5021673
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Professional summary

Christopher Dale Schreckenghost, who also goes by Christopher D Schreckenghost, Christopher Dale Schrekenghost, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Christopher D Schreckenghost | Christopher Dale Schrekenghost

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 4, 2026 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current

May 4, 2026 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #2: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Tulsa, OK
Current

May 4, 2026 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
BD
CRD#: 759
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

October 16, 2017 - January 30, 2025

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17530
Tulsa, OK
Past

October 12, 2017 - January 30, 2025

BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17530
Tulsa, OK
Past

November 5, 2013 - October 11, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 9, 2012 - October 24, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 11, 2010 - December 31, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 8, 2010 - October 24, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 24, 2005 - April 13, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 14, 2005 - April 13, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA

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
Iowa
(5/4/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/4/2026)
IAR
Oklahoma
(5/4/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/21/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/19/2013
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/13/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 10/30/2018
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 12/28/2017
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 4/18/2008
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 4/9/2008
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/2/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
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

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Company Information

BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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