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Carrie Strongheart

38 Years of Experience
Chase, MI
Broker

Carrie Strongheart is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Chase, MI, with 38 years of industry experience. Carrie 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.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
231 advisors
Number of Clients
6,720 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$302K average
Assets Under Management
$2.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K

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
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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Carrie is the president of Strongheart Financial, focusing on budgeting, cash management, and retirement needs analysis, dedicating about 10% of her time. She also receives book royalties from Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, but spends no time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Isc Advisors, INC.
July 2014 - February 2025 · 10 yrs 7 mos
Institutional Securities CorporationBroker
July 2014 - February 2025 · 10 yrs 7 mos
Ridgeway Conger Advisory Services
September 2007 - August 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Ridgeway & Conger, INC.Broker
September 2007 - August 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Saxony Capital Management, LLC
July 2006 - September 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos
Saxony Securities, INC.Broker
March 2006 - September 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos
Lasalle St Securities, L.L.C.Broker
September 2001 - February 2006 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Strongheart Financial
December 1998 - March 2006 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Eisner Securities, INC.Broker
February 1998 - October 2001 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
September 1989 - February 1998 · 8 yrs 5 mos
American Capital Equities, INC.Broker
November 1987 - September 1989 · 1 yr 10 mos
State Registrations7 states
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Exams
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