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Scott Brannan

22 Years of Experience
Cedar Rapids, IA
2 DisclosuresBroker

Scott Brannan is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 22 years of industry experience. Scott 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 (2)
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Customer Dispute
February 2022
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2008
Closed-No Action
Other Business Activities

Scott assists his wife with presentations for Renew Health Coaching, dedicating minimal time. He is also a registered representative with Berthel Fisher, working full-time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
October 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.
September 2009 - December 2019 · 10 yrs 3 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - October 2009 · 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - October 2009 · 4 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
November 2007 - June 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 2005 - June 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
December 2003 - July 2005 · 1 yr 7 mos
State Registrations2 states
MNND
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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