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Todd M. Kelly

BFC PLANNING
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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CRD#: 5283822
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Professional summary


Todd Michael Kelly is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio and SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS-N-CINCINNATI,OH-REGISTERED REP-10/2014-120-120-SELLING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS INCLUDING TERM,LTC AND VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENT. 2. CUMULUS COLLEGE PLANNING-N-CINCINNATI, OH-PARTNER-11/2014-50-15-COLLEGE PLANNING FOR CLIENTS WHICH INCLUDES MARKETING, REPORTING AND SERVICES. 3 . JACOB REAL PROPERTIES, LTD, DBA COLUMBIA FINANCIAL SERVICES-N-CINCINNATI, OH-LOAN ORIGINATOR/SERVICER/REFERRAL AGENT-10/2014-4-.25-OFFER CLIENTS REFINANCING, OPENING NEW LINES OF CREDITS AND OCCASIONALLY NEW MORTGAGES FOR. 4. CUMULUS CAPITAL PROTECTION-Y-CINCINNATI, OH-INSURANCE-PARTNER-11/2014-16-1-SALE OF INS. AND FIXED INS. PRODUCTS. 5. CUMULUS COLLEGE QUEST, LLC-N-CINCINNATI, OH-PARTNER-02/2015-04-04-PROVIDE RECORDED TRAINING TO FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO USE COLLEGE PLANNING AS A MARKETING TOOL. 6. COLLEGE COST NAVIGATOR, INC.-N-CINCINNATI, OH-PARTNER-02/2011-4-2-Web-based software company that provides reports for advisers to provide clients that help project out of pocket expenses for college for their clients.

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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

October 17, 2013 - October 27, 2014

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
LOVELAND, OH
Past

June 8, 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
(2/23/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/30/2024)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/2020)
RR
Indiana
(10/23/2014)
RR
Iowa
(11/16/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(10/23/2014)
RR
Michigan
(10/23/2014)
RR
Missouri
(10/28/2025)
RR
Nevada
(7/23/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/23/2014)
IAR
Ohio
(10/23/2014)
RR
Texas
(7/8/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/11/2013
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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