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Steven Lee

32 Years of Experience
Lake Forest, IL
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Steven Lee is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Lake Forest, IL, with 32 years of industry experience. Steven is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 7 more. Their firm serves 11,448 clients with $3.8B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
231 advisors
Number of Clients
11,448 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$336K average
Assets Under Management
$3.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

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Location

Lake Forest, IL

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2000
Denied
Other Business Activities

Steven is the president of the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago and a registered representative for Lee K. Steven Investment LLC, which is used for accounting purposes. He also serves as an advisor for the Overseas Community Affairs Council and a trustee for a friend's trust.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
January 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
April 2001 - June 2003 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Dain Rauscher IncorporatedBroker
March 1998 - April 2001 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Dain Rauscher IncorporatedBroker
July 1997 - March 1998 · 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
July 1995 - July 1997 · 2 yrs
Rodman & Renshaw INC.Broker
November 1994 - August 1995 · 9 mos
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
October 1993 - June 1994 · 8 mos
State Registrations12 states
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