Louis Eastman
Louis Eastman is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Dixon, IL, with 39 years of industry experience. Louis 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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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
1021 North Galena, Dixon, IL, 61021
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Customer Dispute
September 2006Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Louis is a registered representative with Community Illinois Investment Services since 2004, marketing investment products, dedicating nearly full-time hours. He also sells life insurance as a registered representative for Community State Bank, dedicating minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.
Continental Capital Investment Services
Continental Capital Investment Services, INC.Broker
Aegon USA Securities INC.Broker
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
Midamerica Management CorporationBroker
State Registrations9 states
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