Shaan Smith is a registered investment advisor at Bfc Planning, INC., based in Jacksonville, IL, with 1 years of industry experience. Shaan 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
1211 W Morton Ave, P.O. Box 880, Jacksonville, IL, 62651
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Shaan is a landlord, collecting rent on farmland in Jacksonville, IL since February 2025. This activity is not investment-related and requires minimal time.
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Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations14 states
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