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David A. Hickman

BFC PLANNING
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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CRD#: 5050122
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Professional summary


David Andrew Hickman, who also goes by Andrew Hickman, Andy Hickman, D. Andrew Hickman, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio and SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew Hickman | Andy Hickman | D. Andrew Hickman

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. CUMULUS COLLEGE PLANNING-Y-CINCINNATI,OH-PARTNER-11/2014-50-15-PROVIDE COLLEGE PLANNING-STRUCTURED APPROACH. 2.JACOB REAL PROPERTIES, LTD, DBA COLUMBIA FINANCIAL SERVICES-N-CINCINNATI,OH-LOAN ORIGINATOR/SERVICER/REFERRAL AGENT-10/2014-02-10-OFFER MY CLIENTS REFINANCING, OPENING OF NEW LINES OF CREDIT AND OCCASIONALLY NEW MORTGAGES FOR PURCHASES OF HOMES. HOLDING A MORTGAGE LICENSE. 3.CUMULUS CAPITAL PROTECTION-N-CINCINNATI,OH-INDEPENDENT INSURANCE BUSINESS-PARTNER-11/2014-SELLING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS INCLUDING TERM, LTC, VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL. 4.CUMULUS COLLEGE QUEST, LLC-N-CINCINNATI, OH-PARTNER-02/2015-4-4-PROVIDE RECORDED TRAINING TO FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO USE COLLEGE PLANNING AS A MARKETING TOOL. 5. DAH PROPERTIES-N-CINCINNATI, OH-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT-LANDLORD-5-0-COLLECTING RENT ON A 4-PLEX.

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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

October 23, 2014 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 4015 Executive Park Drive Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45241
RIA
CRD#: 119682
CINCINNATI, OH
Current

October 23, 2014 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 4015 Executive Park Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45241
BD
CRD#: 759
Cincinnati, OH
Past

May 29, 2013 - October 27, 2014

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
LOVELAND, OH
Past

January 17, 2007 - October 27, 2014

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
LOVELAND, OH

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
Florida
(10/23/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(10/23/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(12/3/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/23/2014)
IAR
Ohio
(10/23/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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

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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Cincinnati, OH 45241

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