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Thomas Gresham

55 Years of Experience
Cedar Rapids, IA
13 DisclosuresBroker

Thomas Gresham is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 55 years of industry experience. Thomas 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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Location

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

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History

Regulatory History (13)
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Customer Dispute
December 2017
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2017
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
July 2015
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2014
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2014
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 2014
Settled
Employment Separation After Allegations
May 2012
Customer Dispute
October 2011
Denied
Customer Dispute
September 2010
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2010
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2009
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
November 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
February 2001
Settled
Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
December 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
December 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC
December 2016 - December 2025 · 9 yrs
Moloney Investment Advisory LLC
February 2016 - December 2016 · 10 mos
Moloney Securities CO., INC.
September 2012 - April 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Moloney Securities CO., INC.Broker
July 2012 - December 2025 · 13 yrs 5 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 2008 - May 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
October 2008 - May 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
October 1999 - October 2008 · 9 yrs
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
October 1999 - October 2008 · 9 yrs
First Union Capital Markets CORP.Broker
August 1996 - October 1999 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Rodman & Renshaw INC.Broker
September 1988 - August 1996 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Drexel Burnham Lambert IncorporatedBroker
April 1983 - October 1988 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis INC.Broker
January 1980 - May 1983 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Blyth Eastman Dillon & CO. IncorporatedBroker
November 1972 - January 1980 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Eastman Dillon, Union Securities & CO., IncorporatedBroker
October 1972 - November 1972 · 1 mo
Rauscher Pierce Securities CorporationBroker
July 1970 - November 1972 · 2 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations7 states
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