James Bowers
James Bowers is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 17 years of industry experience. James 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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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
4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
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Regulatory History (1)
Employment Separation After Allegations
July 2019Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James works as a financial advisor at Panoramic Wealth Strategies, including an independent fixed insurance business, dedicating nearly full-time hours. He is also a managing member of Eagle 1, LLC, a shell company for payroll and business expenses, requiring minimal time, and provides life, LTC, and disability insurance through Panoramic Wealth Strategies, dedicating about 10-20% of his time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Bay Financial Advisors, INC.
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLCBroker
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
First Allied Securities, INC.
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations4 states
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