Scott A. Childs

BFC PLANNING

Hideaway, TX

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CRD#: 6606295

Professional summary

Scott Anthony Childs is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Hideaway, Texas and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Hideaway, Texas.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Scott has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. Childs Capital Group- Y- Hideaway, TX- DBA for securities business- Office Manager- 12/2018- 160- 160- Assist with clients and research. 2. Smart Alternatives LLC- N- Hideaway, TX- Member- 12/2018- 0- 0- LLC for tax planning.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 16, 2022 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119682

Hideaway, TX

Current

January 5, 2023 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13609

Hideaway, TX

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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(11/16/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/16/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

BFC PLANNING, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/16/2022

Current Firm

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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BFC PLANNING, INC.

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