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Mark Michael Oswald

BALEFIRE
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 2023553·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Michael Oswald is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Dallas, Texas. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Mark has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALEFIRE, LLC·CRD# 168733
RIA
1. 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 752542. Cape Coral, FL
January 12, 2024 - Present
BRIDGE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 143475
BD
Norcross, GA
March 10, 2022 - October 17, 2023
AEGIS FINANCIAL·CRD# 305030
RIA
Oshkosh, WI
March 25, 2021 - November 16, 2021
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
BD
Elm Grove, WI
December 8, 2009 - May 10, 2019
ANNEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 127987
RIA
Elm Grove, WI
August 31, 2009 - October 15, 2020
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 16443
BD
Appleton, WI
October 11, 2000 - June 27, 2003
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
BD
Brookfield, WI
June 2, 1998 - December 7, 2009
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
March 7, 1997 - May 28, 1998
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
January 4, 1994 - February 6, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
February 14, 1992 - February 3, 1994
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
February 14, 1992 - February 3, 1994
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 24, 1990 - November 26, 1990
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 24, 1990 - November 26, 1990

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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 - SEC (1/8/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254

Phone Number

(972) 361-1001

# of Employees

38

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A SUBSTITUTE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 03/2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,871

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,988,796,480

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Other business activities

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Compliance Consultants LLC. 4126 SE 1st Place, Cape Coral, FL. Description of the business: Provide expert witness testimony and support in FINRA and civil disputes. Provide consulting services to BDs and RIAs. Started 06/2003. Not investment related. 2 hrs/mo, none during business hours. Sole Member of the LLC. Ozzie's Pitch-22 Foundation. 4126 SE 1st Place, Cape Coral, FL. Charitable Foundation that provides scholarships. Started 2/2016. Not investment related. Board Member. Administer the Foundation, raise contributions, manage funds for growth. 1 hr/mo, none during business hours.

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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".
BL
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 - SEC (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.
IAR
Minnesota
(1/12/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/24/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1990About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Feb 1996

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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