Richard Townsend
Richard Townsend is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Cordova, TN, with 18 years of industry experience. Richard 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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Fee Structure
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
985 Cordova Station Rd, Cordova, TN, 38018
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Richard works as an insurance solicitor for American National and an insurance agent for Townsend Agency, LLC since 2007, dedicating nearly full-time hours to these roles. He is also a Principal Agent for Townsend Insurance since 2024, a DBA for property & casualty and health insurance business, but spends minimal time on this.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
Securities Management & Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Securities Management & Research, INC.Broker
Nylife Securities LLCBroker
State Registrations4 states
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