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James Bowers

Bfc Planning, INC.
18 Years of Experience
Athens, GA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance
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James Bowers is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Athens, GA, with 18 years of industry experience. James 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.

Bfc Planning, INC.
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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Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

325 N. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
July 2019
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Other 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.
August 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
August 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Bay Financial Advisors, INC.
April 2016 - August 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos
LPL Financial LLC
December 2015 - August 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
December 2015 - August 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
July 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos
First Allied Securities, INC.
June 2009 - July 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
May 2008 - December 2015 · 7 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations4 states
FLGATXWY
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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