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George W. Hester
BALEFIRE
Ridgeland, MS 39157
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CRD#: 1029344
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Professional summary
George Wesley Hester is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Ridgeland, Mississippi and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. George has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) APOOKTA BIG BLACK TIMBER COMPANY POSITION: Partner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/15/1990 ADDRESS: 229 West Jefferson St., Kosciusko MS 39090, United States DESCRIPTION: Hunting property, Timber 2) MISSISSIPPI FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES POSITION: State Board Member NATURE: Non Profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/15/2010 ADDRESS: 8701 Leeds Road, Kansas City MO 64129 DESCRIPTION: Local State Board Member for non profit working with christian athletes in schools. 3) HESTER FARMS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Farm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/18/1996 ADDRESS: 3830 Attala Rd 4121, Sallis MS 39160, United States DESCRIPTION: Managing member 4) BOSIE ROAD FARMS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Tree Farming Operation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/03/2022 ADDRESS: 3692 Attala Road 4121, Sallis MS 39160, United States DESCRIPTION: manual labor 5) UNITE MS FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Christian Ministry INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: P O Box 320760, Flowood MS 39232, United States DESCRIPTION: Sit on Executive Board - help guide ministry to be successful. 6) HESTER FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: insurance, investments, planning INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 110 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 110 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 574 Highland Colony, Suite 310, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: investment advisory, insurance services, estate planning
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 1, 2025 - Present
BALEFIRE, LLC
Office #1: 213 Draperton Drive Suite B, Ridgeland, MS 39157RIA
CRD#: 168733
Ridgeland, MS
Current
November 3, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
Office #1: 213 Draperton Drive Suite A, Ridgeland, MS 39157RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Ridgeland, MS
Past
July 27, 2018 - November 3, 2025
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
Ridgeland, MS
Past
March 14, 2017 - March 31, 2025
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131167
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
June 30, 2016 - July 31, 2018
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
January 2, 2013 - March 13, 2017
NAVITAS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110737
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
April 6, 2010 - June 30, 2016
COKER & PALMER
BD
CRD#: 29163
JACKSON, MS
Past
April 14, 2009 - December 31, 2009
AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43730
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 26, 2009 - December 31, 2012
NAVITAS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110737
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2008
NAVITAS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110737
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
April 14, 2000 - January 23, 2009
EPLANNING SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46000
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
August 1, 1997 - April 13, 2000
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past
December 19, 1994 - August 7, 1997
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
March 13, 1992 - December 22, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
February 23, 1988 - March 17, 1992
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 11, 1986 - March 1, 1988
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Past
March 20, 1986 - December 15, 1986
KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16546
Past
September 12, 1984 - April 8, 1986
JMI SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 13955
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BALEFIRE, LLC
401K FOR ME | WEALTHBRIDGE | VPAG LLC | VISIONPOINT GROUP, LLC | VISIONPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | VISIONPOINT ADVISORY GROUP | VISIONPOINT 3D SOLUTIONS | VISIONPOINT | UNITED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEXAS PRIVATE WEALTH | STAHR, MATTHEW G | ROCKWAY WEALTH PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MAKE WAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUSE PARTNERS, LLC | FUSE PARTNERS GROUP LLC | FUSE PARTNERS | FIVE TALENTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIVE TALENTS ADVISORY | DELSA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASTLE FINANCIAL | BALEFIRE, LLC | BALEFIRE
CRD#: 168733 / SEC#: 801-78506
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2014 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(11/3/2025)
IAR
Mississippi(4/1/2025)
RR
Mississippi(11/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/3/2025)
RR
Texas(11/3/2025)
RR
Vermont(11/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BALEFIRE, LLC
401K FOR ME | WEALTHBRIDGE | VPAG LLC | VISIONPOINT GROUP, LLC | VISIONPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | VISIONPOINT ADVISORY GROUP | VISIONPOINT 3D SOLUTIONS | VISIONPOINT | UNITED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEXAS PRIVATE WEALTH | STAHR, MATTHEW G | ROCKWAY WEALTH PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MAKE WAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUSE PARTNERS, LLC | FUSE PARTNERS GROUP LLC | FUSE PARTNERS | FIVE TALENTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIVE TALENTS ADVISORY | DELSA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASTLE FINANCIAL | BALEFIRE, LLC | BALEFIRE
CRD#: 168733 / SEC#: 801-78506
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 361-1001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36
SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,527 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,236,940,085 |
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Company Information
BALEFIRE, LLC
CRD#: 168733Ridgeland, MS 39157TRUST BUT VERIFY
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