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Michael J. Frischmeyer

BFC PLANNING
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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CRD#: 823007
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Frischmeyer is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Fort Dodge, Iowa and SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. BLANDEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION-N-FORT DODGE, IA-FOUNDATION FOR BLANDEN ART MUSEUM-BOARD MEMBER-08/2019-01-01-BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP. 2. DOMESTIC SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OUTREACH CENTER(DSAOC)-N-FORT DODGE, IA-NON PROFIT 501 C-3-BOARD MEMBER-01/2010-02-00-BOARD & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER. 3. IOWA COMMODITIES, LTD-N-FORT DODGE, IA-FUTURES-VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL-01/1979-40-35-IOWA COMMODITIES IS A FUTURES INTRODUCING BROKER. 4. UNITY POINT HEALTH-N-FORT DODGE, IA-TRINITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL NON PROFIT 501 C-3-BOARD MEMBER-01/2015-5-3-BOARD MEMBER. 5. HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH FOUNDATION-N-FORT DODGE, IA-NON-PROFIT 501 C-3-COMMITTEE HEAD-01/2013-2-1-INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, Signatory to Schwab Investment Account. 6. MICHAEL J. FRISCHMEYER, CPO-N-FORT DODGE, IA-COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR-SOLE PROP-40-35-COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR FOR TWO COMMODITY POOLS. 7. MICHAEL J FRISCHMEYER, CTA-N-FORT DODGE, IA-COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR-CTA-SOLE PROPRIETOR-01/1982-40-35-COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR FOR TWO COMMODITY POOLS THAT I AM ALSO CTA FOR. 8. Frischmeyer Family Limited Partnership-Y-Fort Dodge, IA-Investment vehicle for family-General Partner-01/1996-2-1-Investment Vehicle for the Frischmeyer Family.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 14, 2019 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 1422 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Fort Dodge, IA
Current

February 14, 2019 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1422 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
BD
CRD#: 759
Fort Dodge, IA
Past

May 19, 2003 - October 19, 2018

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

April 1, 1999 - October 19, 2018

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
FT. DODGE, IA
Past

January 3, 1995 - April 12, 1999

VACATION INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36496
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past

January 27, 1992 - December 31, 1994

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 3, 1986 - February 5, 1992

DICKINSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 689
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 22, 1980 - January 6, 1986

SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6952
Past

June 1, 1976 - October 30, 1980

SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA

BD
CRD#: 6945

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".
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
Iowa
(2/14/2019)
IAR
Iowa
(2/14/2019)
RR
Kansas
(2/14/2019)
RR
Oregon
(3/22/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(3/22/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)
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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)


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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 Accounts8,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,026,848,859

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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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