Christopher J. Deleonardo

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Sarasota, FL 34231

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CRD#: 5859614

Professional summary

Christopher Joseph Deleonardo, who also goes by Chris Deleonardo, is a registered financial advisor currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida and BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Sarasota, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Deleonardo

Other business activities

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1.BARCOMB ASSET MANAGEMENT-Y-SARASOTA, FL-INVESTMENTS-Registered Investment Advisor-11/2017-200-200-PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE. 2. American Cancer Society-N-Sarasota, FL-Non profit-Board member-01/2015-3-0-non profit raising awareness/funds for cancer. 3. American Cancer Society-N-Sarasota, FL-Non profit walk-Logistics Chair-01/2012-2-0-Annual Breast cancer walk event. 4.OC 5 Group LLC-N-Sarasota, FL-Spouses Home Business-Manager-09/2020-1-0-Spouse has a home business, Rep is listed as a manager w/o duties. 5. AE Medicare Partnership Program- N- Sarasota, FL- Medicare Referral Program- Agent- 08/2024- 1- 0- Refer Medicare business to IMO for commission.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 10, 2020 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 7093 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Sarasota, FL

Current

October 7, 2021 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 7093 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

RIA

CRD#: 119682

Sarasota, FL

Current

August 7, 2020 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 7093 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Sarasota, FL

Past

November 8, 2017 - October 1, 2018

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

SARASOTA, FL

Past

November 7, 2017 - October 1, 2018

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

SARASOTA, FL

Past

February 10, 2015 - November 1, 2017

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 33856

BRADENTON, FL

Past

February 10, 2015 - November 1, 2017

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

BRADENTON, FL

Past

January 4, 2011 - February 5, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

SARASOTA, FL

Past

December 10, 2010 - February 5, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

SARASOTA, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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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.

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

Arizona
(2/25/2025)

California
(1/31/2022)

Florida
(8/7/2020)

IAR

Florida
(9/10/2020)

Iowa
(12/13/2024)

Maine
(6/4/2025)

Nevada
(10/13/2025)

New York
(3/7/2024)

Oklahoma
(2/1/2022)

Rhode Island
(9/15/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/31/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/9/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BFC PLANNING, INC.

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)

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 Accounts	8,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,026,848,859

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Christopher J. Deleonardo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher Joseph Deleonardo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BFC PLANNING, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/31/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/9/2010

FINRA

Current Firm

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BFC PLANNING, INC.

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