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Thomas Joseph Berthel

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Cedar Rapids, IA
·CRD# 823289·50 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Joseph Berthel is a registered financial advisor currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 6TO, Series 79TO, Series 22TO, SIE,...

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Years of Experience

50 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-7101
January 1, 2001 - Present
BFC PLANNING, INC.·CRD# 119682
RIA
4201 42nd Street Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
January 1, 2002 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13609
RIA
BD
4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-7101
August 22, 1983 - Present
SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 759
BD
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100 Box 11606, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1606
January 13, 2011 - Present
SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 759
RIA
Marion, IA
February 7, 2011 - April 30, 2012
LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7291
BD
March 3, 1983 - August 12, 1985
GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4882
BD
June 15, 1976 - April 5, 1983

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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 - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (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).

Contact Information

Main Address

4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone Number

(319) 447-5700

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC PLANNING ADV PART 2 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

13,174

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,841,196,599

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Other business activities

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1. THOMAS J BERTHEL - INSURANCE-Y-Cedar Rapids, IA 52302-INSURANCE SALES-AGENT-1/1/1975-10-10-INSURANCE SALES. 2. TJ BERTHEL ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT LLC-N-4900 OAK GROVE RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-REAL ESTATE LAND DEVELOPMENT-MANAGING MEMBER-6/1/2007-1-0-REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT. 3. ST. AMBROSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES-N-DAVENPORT, IA-COLLEGE-BOARD MEMBER-11/1/2008-1-0-BOARD MEMBER. 4. BEYOND X'S & O'S-N-4900 OAK GROVE RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-BOOK-AUTHOR-7/14/2010-1 TO 2 HRS-0-BOOK PROMOTION. 5. Family First Financial Strategies-Y-Cedar Rapids, IA-Private Client Rep-Consultant-03/2023-10- 10 -Private client rep/IAR Business. Consult on retirement & non-retirement accounts including insurance 6.Officer for affiliated companies of Berthel Fisher & Company including Berthel Fisher & Company (Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President), Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services, Inc. (Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President), Berthel Fisher & Company Insurance, Inc.(Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President), BFC Planning, Inc.(Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President), One Financial (Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President), Securities Management & Research, Inc. (Chairman of Board/Executive Vice President) -Y-Cedar Rapids, IA-Financial Services-160-160-Financial Services. 7. Berthel-Satler Construction- N- Cedar Rapids, IA- LLC for home building- Co-owner- 10/2022- 0- 0- Building homes on lots previously purchased by TJ Berthel Development. 8. Berthel Financial Professional- Y- Prosper, TX- Private client wealth management- Financial Professional- 06/2023- 10- 10- DBA for private client wealth management group. 9. TJ Berthel Development- N- Cedar Rapids, IA- Owner- 01/2005- 1- 0- Real estate development. 10. Castella Home Owners Association- N- Bonita Springs, FL- Board Member- 07/2026- 5- 0- Appointed treasurer of home owners association. 11. Berthel Enterprises LLC- N- Prosper, TX- Franchise owner of Midwest Shooting Range Center- Preferred Shareholder and member-08/2026- 0- 0- Shareholder of the shooting range franchise.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/14/1995)
RR
Alaska
(2/16/1999)
RR
Arizona
(2/17/1987)
RR
Arkansas
(4/25/1989)
RR
California
(2/12/1987)
RR
Colorado
(12/19/1985)
RR
Connecticut
(4/4/1995)
RR
Delaware
(2/10/1999)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/20/1992)
RR
Florida
(7/1/1987)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/1992)
RR
Hawaii
(4/1/1991)
RR
Idaho
(6/16/1995)
RR
Illinois
(3/12/1984)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/1988)
RR
Iowa
(8/31/1983)
IAR
Iowa
(1/1/2001)
RR
Kansas
(1/22/1985)
RR
Kentucky
(6/29/1987)
RR
Louisiana
(6/16/1995)
RR
Maine
(7/15/1996)
RR
Maryland
(3/18/1992)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/19/1995)
RR
Michigan
(1/6/1992)
RR
Minnesota
(2/18/1987)
RR
Mississippi
(6/21/1995)
RR
Missouri
(2/13/1987)
RR
Montana
(6/14/1995)
RR
Nebraska
(2/12/1987)
RR
Nevada
(6/26/1987)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/9/1998)
RR
New Jersey
(6/13/1995)
RR
New Mexico
(1/3/1992)
RR
New York
(6/26/1987)
RR
North Carolina
(1/6/1992)
RR
North Dakota
(9/23/1996)
RR
Ohio
(12/5/1990)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/24/1987)
RR
Oregon
(6/16/1995)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/16/1990)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/8/1999)
RR
South Carolina
(1/9/1992)
RR
South Dakota
(11/19/1990)
RR
Tennessee
(3/10/1995)
RR
Texas
(1/20/1987)
IAR
Texas
(3/8/2010)
RR
Utah
(10/21/1996)
RR
Vermont
(6/7/1995)
RR
Virginia
(6/26/1987)
RR
Washington
(6/15/1995)
RR
West Virginia
(2/8/1999)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/20/1986)
RR
Wyoming
(11/13/1990)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1983About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Apr 1990About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1983About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1976

Series 39 — Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 39 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 26 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1984About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1982About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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