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Matthew D. Shinn
BFC PLANNING
Burlington, IA 52601
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CRD#: 7628886
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Professional summary
Matthew David Shinn, who also goes by Matt Shinn, Matthew Shinn, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Burlington, Iowa and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Burlington, Iowa.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matt Shinn | Matthew Shinn
Other business activities
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1. Heritage Hill Partners, LLC- N- Burlington, IA- Apartment building- Owner- 04/2021- 4- 0- Make decisions involving the apartment building. 2. Greater Burlington Area Sports Facilities- N- Burlington, IA- Local area sports facilities- Director- 05/2017- 2- 0- Oversee business operations and promote economic development. 3. City Hope Foundation- N- Burlington, IA- Non-profit organization- Board President- 06/2023- 4- 1- Lead board discussions and work with Director to oversee programs. 4. Burlington/West Burlington Development Foundation- N- Burlington, IA- 01/2021- 1- 0- Oversee fund raising campaigns. 5. 1881, LLC- N- Burlington, IA - Rental property- Owner- 01/2023- 2- 1- Own/Operate building with commercial and apartment spaces. 6. Imagine The Possibilities Inc.- N- DeWitt, IA- Helping disabled individuals- Treasurer- 11/2023- 1- 1- Reviewing and approving strategic plans and projects for the organization. 7. The Well Community Church- N- Non profit new church- St. Louis, MO- Board member- 08/2024- 1- 0- Oversee the new church plant as well as advise the pastor on operational, strategic, and pastoral matters. 8. Great River Health Foundation, Inc- N- West Burlington, IA- Charitable Foundation- Board Member- 06/2025- 1- 1- Charitable Foundation for the support of the Great River Health System and the communities of Des Moines, Henry, and Lee County in Iowa. 9. Hope Haven, a division of Imagine the Possibilities Foundation- N- Maquoketa, IA- Foundation to support the work of Imagine the Possibilities- Board Member- 06/2025- 1- 0- Reviewing and approving or denying monetary requests made by the foundation.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 3, 2023 - Present
BFC PLANNING, INC.
Office #1: 401 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601RIA
CRD#: 119682
Burlington, IA
Current
September 20, 2022 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 401 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA 52601RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Burlington, IA
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(1/3/2025)
RR
Arkansas(11/19/2024)
RR
California(4/3/2023)
RR
Colorado(1/3/2023)
RR
Florida(1/3/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/3/2023)
RR
Indiana(1/3/2023)
RR
Iowa(1/3/2023)
IAR
Iowa(1/3/2023)
RR
Kansas(1/26/2023)
RR
Missouri(1/3/2023)
RR
Montana(9/19/2024)
RR
Nebraska(6/29/2023)
RR
Ohio(1/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/3/2023)
RR
Texas(1/9/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(1/26/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/19/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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#: 119682Burlington, IA 52601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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