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BCN Financial, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$0

Clients

322

0% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

40

Low

Average account size

$0

About

BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and related financial planning services primarily to participants of employer-sponsored retirement plans and to members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations, as well as to pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and private corporations. As of October 1, 2025 the firm reported $81.3 million in assets under advisement and typically provides specific non‑discretionary advice for those accounts, with clients executing recommended trades when discretion is not granted.

The firm’s investment process centers on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the use of unleveraged inverse ETFs, and combines fundamental, technical and sentiment analysis with a market‑timing component rather than a passive buy‑and‑hold approach; BCN says it rarely engages in short‑term trading. Reviews and recommendations are often constrained to the investment options available inside employer plans, and the firm provides regular client reporting—quarterly portfolio reports and annual performance analyses that include prior‑year results and year‑in‑review commentary.

BCN is distinctive among similar-sized team firms in publishing periodic client reports/newsletter‑style materials and in making performance results a visible part of its client communications, practices that the brochure notes are uncommon among peers. The firm’s client mix is concentrated in plan participants and public‑safety association members rather than the typical high‑net‑worth or broad retail individual segments, and BCN discloses dual registrations and third‑party relationships (including transition support from LPL and economic benefits from Charles Schwab) as potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Public Service Employee

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 0.90% annually $100,000 - $500,000: 0.75% annually $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.65% annually $1,000,000+: 0.55% annually

Commissions

Certain individuals receive commissions from insurance sales and mutual fund C-share trailing commissions; BCN policy not to receive commissions on advisory account trades

Other

Minimum fee: Monthly fixed fee of $45.00 plus a one-time setup fee of $350 Fee-only: Fixed fees: $45.00 monthly plus $350 setup fee; Financial planning services at $3.00 per member per month for associations

Main office location

BCN Financial, Inc.

3215 Encinal Avenue, Suite L

Alameda CA 94501, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

California · Idaho · Nevada · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Dawn H

Series 63, Series 65

Alameda, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Dawn Hale is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Alameda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Crown Capital Securities, LP, and Quest Securities, Inc. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with market timing, and it emphasizes transparent client reporting and performance communication.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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E F Ryan H

Series 66

Alameda, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

E F Ryan Hughes is a financial advisor at BCN Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, MassMutual Northern California, the City of Fairfield, and Paramedics Plus. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm uses a market-timing investment approach centered on mutual funds and ETFs and emphasizes regular client reporting and transparency in its communications.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Delbert W

Series 66

Alameda, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Delbert White is a financial advisor at BCN Financial, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Crown Capital Securities, L.P. prior to his current role. White previously served at the City of Oakland for over a decade. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and members of Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with market timing, typically offering specific non-discretionary advice within plan options.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Jeffry B

CFP®, Series 63

Alameda, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Jeffry Bratzler is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at BCN Financial, Inc. He has worked at BCN Financial since 2004 and has prior experience with Quest Securities, Inc. and Crown Capital Securities, LP. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to participants of employer-sponsored retirement plans and members of Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach incorporates mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis, focusing on non-discretionary advice and regular client reporting.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Gary M

Series 63

Pleasanton, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Gary Muto is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Quest Securities, Inc., Crown Capital Securities, LP, and LPL Financial LLC. BCN Financial specializes in retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with a market-timing component, while emphasizing client reporting and transparency.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Tim F

Series 63, Series 65

Cypress, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Tim Formica is a financial advisor at BCN Financial, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Crown Capital Securities, LP. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as a licensed real estate broker and is involved with Arbor Financial/The Turnkey Foundation. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to participants of employer-sponsored retirement plans and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach centers on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with a market-timing component, and it maintains a focus on client reporting and transparency.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Michael P

Series 63, Series 65

Canyon Country, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Michael Parrinello is a financial advisor at BCN Financial, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Crown Capital Securities, LP. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a football coach in Valencia, CA. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with market timing, and it offers detailed client reporting and performance transparency uncommon among similar-sized firms.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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Michael R

Series 63, Series 65

Alameda, CA

BCN Financial, Inc.

Michael Romanchak is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Alameda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Crown Capital Securities, LP, and Quest Securities, Inc. In addition to his financial career, he operates Michael Romanchak Photography, a web-based gallery selling his photographic work. BCN Financial, Inc. provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with market timing, while typically offering non-discretionary advice and regular client reporting.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee
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