John K. Palmer

BFC PLANNING

Salem, OR

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CRD#: 723541

Professional summary

John Kenneth Palmer, CFP®, who also goes by J Kenneth Palmer, Ken Palmer, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Salem, Oregon and SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. located in Salem, Oregon.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. John has worked at 20 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

J Kenneth Palmer | Ken Palmer

Other business activities

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JK&P ASSOCIATES-Y-SALEM, OR-DBA NAME-OWNER-01/1995-160-160-DBA NAME FOR INSURANCE AND SECURITIES BUSINESS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1988

Experience

Current

September 16, 2019 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 119682

Salem, OR

Current

September 13, 2019 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 759

Salem, OR

Past

June 4, 2019 - August 20, 2019

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 123608

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

June 4, 2019 - August 20, 2019

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 15, 2010 - April 24, 2019

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 115927

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

June 3, 2010 - April 24, 2019

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7569

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

March 31, 2010 - June 29, 2010

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 124446

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

March 31, 2010 - June 29, 2010

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

CRD#: 43177

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

July 22, 2004 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

CRD#: 17609

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

July 19, 2004 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA

CRD#: 17609

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

May 12, 2003 - June 24, 2004

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA

CRD#: 8032

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

July 26, 2002 - June 24, 2004

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

WALTHAM, MA

Past

June 6, 2001 - June 5, 2002

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23988

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

Past

October 30, 1995 - May 21, 2001

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 21033

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 10, 1994 - December 31, 1995

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 4082

NEWARK, DE

Past

September 10, 1991 - June 15, 1994

SOARES FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 16286

Past

April 24, 1990 - August 29, 1990

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

November 19, 1989 - March 14, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

September 8, 1989 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 6403

Past

April 4, 1988 - July 11, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 6403

Past

January 8, 1986 - April 6, 1988

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6518

Past

April 30, 1985 - January 8, 1986

CERTIFIED EQUITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 15257

Past

February 20, 1981 - May 6, 1985

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

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".

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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

California
(9/16/2019)

IAR

Oregon
(6/2/2020)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 3/31/1981

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/16/1981

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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John K. Palmer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

SOARES FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CERTIFIED EQUITIES INCORPORATED

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BFC PLANNING, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1984

Series 22

Date: 3/31/1981

Series 6

Date: 2/16/1981

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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