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Michael Rafferty

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
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CRD#: 5231880
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Michael RaffertyBERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Professional summary


Michael Rafferty, who also goes by Michael William Rafferty, Mike Rafferty, is a registered financial professional currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Michael William Rafferty | Mike Rafferty

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 21, 2026 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

January 23, 2020 - July 3, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 3, 2015 - July 3, 2025

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 23, 2006 - January 2, 2015

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
OAK BROOK, IL

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".
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BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Illinois
(8/21/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/19/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone number
(319) 447-5700
Established
Iowa since 03/13/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC ADV PART 2 (3/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY100% OWNER
BERTHEL, THOMAS JOSEPHCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT823289
CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY KAREN EARLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2527036
CHRISTOFFERSON, ANDREW JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT3248381
DAVENPORT, SHELLEY RAEVICE PRESIDENT LEGAL & REGULATORY MATTERS2131376
HOHN, JAMES RALPHVICE PRESIDENT/TECHNOLOGY5413776
MURPHY, RICHARD MAURICEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4893748
NOETHEN, BRITTANY MICHELLECHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER2610543
RUPP, BRIAN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER6721718
SCHAUL, JOANNA MARIECHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/SECRETARY4947759
SWARTZENDRUBER, PAIGE NICHOLECHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER4575768
WILCOX, RANDY AUSTINVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE/OSJ MANAGER4346998

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,408
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 798,130,823

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration15
Bond1

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Company Information


BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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