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Mark J. Greene

BALEFIRE
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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CRD#: 1798987
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Professional summary


Mark Joseph Greene, who also goes by Mark J Greene, Mark Joseph Greene, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Urbandale, Iowa.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark J Greene | Mark Joseph Greene

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.RIA, BALEFIRE, LLC POSITION: Employee NATURE: We are a wealth management and corporate retirement plan advisor. Working with individuals and corporations. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 4450 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 460, St Louis Park MN 55416, United States DESCRIPTION: I work with Corporations consulting them on their retirement plans I am an insurance agent selling fixed/non-securities products We also receive fee for our consulting work 2.THE RIVER TOWERS ASSOCIATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: HOA for a condo complex with 512 housing units. The HOA has a property manager and the board votes to approve or disapprove recommendations made by the property manager related to operation of the property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2024 ADDRESS: 15 1st St S, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet monthly for board meeting Review proposed projects and vote on them as a board Meet with fellow board members to discuss items that need a vote or decision from the board 3.BALEFIRE, LLC POSITION: Employee NATURE: Balefire is a corporate retirement plan and wealth advisor. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 4450 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 460, St. Louis Park MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: I consultant clients on their retirement plans. Qualified and non-qualified. These products are funded with mutual funds, stable value funds, collective investment trust, fixed and variable life and annuity contracts. I am responsible for the sale and service of these products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2024 - Present

BALEFIRE, LLC

Office #1: 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite 460, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
RIA
CRD#: 168733
St. Louis Park, MN
Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

Office #1: 4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Urbandale, IA
Past

March 7, 2025 - November 3, 2025

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 9, 2024 - December 31, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
St. Louis Park, MN
Past

January 9, 2024 - January 22, 2024

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 13, 2023 - January 22, 2024

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 2018 - August 2, 2023

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

February 9, 2017 - September 11, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
EDINA, MN
Past

June 22, 2015 - January 17, 2017

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

January 26, 1996 - June 8, 2015

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST PAUL, MN
Past

March 8, 1988 - September 14, 1995

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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
Iowa
(11/3/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/29/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/3/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(11/3/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(11/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/30/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2014 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A SUBSTITUTE DISCLOSURE BROCHUSE 03/2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,527
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,236,940,085

Red Flags


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Company Information


BALEFIRE, LLC

CRD#: 168733St. Louis Park, MN 55416

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