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Mark Bakkum
BFC PLANNING
Bismarck, ND 58503
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CRD#: 6420037
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Professional summary
Mark Bakkum is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Bismarck, North Dakota and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.BAK Wealth Management-N-Bismarck, ND-Financial Planning-Financial Advisor-02/2020-40-32-DBA for Financial Planning/Investing.
2.BAK Wealth Management (Insurance)-N-Bismarck, ND-Insurance Sales-Financial Advisor-09/2020-10-10-Recommending life insurance (Term/Permanent) based on client goals and needs keeping their best interest in mind.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 24, 2019 - Present
BFC PLANNING, INC.
Office #1: 4501 Coleman Street Suite 208, Bismarck, ND 58503RIA
CRD#: 119682
Bismarck, ND
Current
September 24, 2019 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 4501 Coleman Street Suite 208, Bismarck, ND 58503RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Bismarck, ND
Past
July 27, 2015 - September 24, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
MANDAN, ND
Past
April 29, 2015 - September 24, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
MANDAN, ND
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
Arizona(5/11/2021)
RR
California(10/20/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/22/2023)
RR
Idaho(8/11/2022)
RR
Illinois(5/30/2024)
RR
Minnesota(7/29/2024)
RR
Nebraska(7/21/2025)
RR
New Mexico(4/14/2025)
RR
North Dakota(9/24/2019)
IAR
North Dakota(9/24/2019)
RR
Oregon(9/24/2019)
RR
South Dakota(5/4/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,756 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,026,848,859 |
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Company Information
BFC PLANNING, INC.
CRD#: 119682Bismarck, ND 58503TRUST BUT VERIFY
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