James Beakas
James Beakas is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Toledo, OH, with 39 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 3 more. Their firm serves 6,720 clients with $2B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
BFC Planning offers asset management services through various platforms. Fees are based on the amount of assets managed and can vary depending on the platform and the IAR. The maximum allowable fee is 2.5% annually. Fees may be charged in advance or arrears, monthly or quarterly. Clients may also incur charges from third parties, such as mutual fund expenses and IRA fees. Some platforms have minimum account sizes.
Platforms include:
- Berthel Edge
- BFC Advisory program
- American Funds Direct F-2 Share Class Program
- Institutional RIA Platform
- Variable Annuity/Variable Life Sponsors
- Envestnet’s Managed Account Solutions
- Sub-Advisory Platforms
- Held Away Accounts
Location
3230 Central Park West, Suite 202, Toledo, OH, 43617
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is involved with Strategic Wealth Management Group LLC, focusing on financial, investment, and retirement planning, dedicating full-time hours. He also works as an insurance agent selling life insurance, dedicating minimal time to this activity, and is a partner in sub-leasing office space.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Continental Capital Investment Services, INC.Broker
Continental Capital Securities, INCBroker
Hamilton Investments, INC.Broker
Oberweis Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations14 states
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