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Thomas J. Berthel

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340
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CRD#: 823289
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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, Series 3, Series 7, Series 1, Series 39, Series 26, Series 27 and Series 24 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. 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. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-N-IOWA CITY, IA-HOSPITAL-ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER-07/2009-1-0-HOSPITAL BOARD MEETINGS. 4. ST. AMBROSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES-N-DAVENPORT, IA-COLLEGE-BOARD MEMBER-11/1/2008-1-0-BOARD MEMBER. 5. 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. 6. 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 7.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. 8.Sugar Creek Villa HOA-N-Cedar Rapids, IA-Board President of HOA-Board President-02/2020-2-0-Non Paid Board President of Homeowners Association for term of one year. 9. 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. 10. Berthel Financial Professional- Y- Prosper, TX- Private client wealth management- Financial Professional- 06/2023- 10- 10- DBA for private client wealth management group. 11. TJ Berthel Development- N- Cedar Rapids, IA- Owner- 01/2005- 1- 0- Real estate development.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 1, 2001 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100 Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current

January 1, 2002 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current

August 22, 1983 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100 Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Cedar Rapids, IA
Current

January 13, 2011 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100 Box 11606, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1606
BD
CRD#: 759
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

February 7, 2011 - April 30, 2012

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 759
MARION, IA
Past

March 3, 1983 - August 12, 1985

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
Past

June 15, 1976 - April 5, 1983

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

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
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/9/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 119682Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340

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