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Christopher A. Tipton
BALEFIRE
Ridgeland, MS 39157
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CRD#: 2909598
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Professional summary
Christopher Allen Tipton, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Chris Tipton, Christopher Allen Tipton, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Ridgeland, Mississippi and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Tipton | Christopher Allen Tipton
Other business activities
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1)Business Name: Piloting-Chris Tipton Investment Related: No Address: 419 Heritage Pl Flowood MS 39232 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Flying Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 8/1/2011 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Flying 2)Business Name: Pinelake Church Finance Committee Investment Related: No Address: 6071 Hwy 25 Brandon MS 39047 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Position, Title or Relationship: member Start Date: 1/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: guidance, direction and oversight of church finances 3)TIPTON FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 14 START DATE: 12/31/2000 ADDRESS: 213 Draperton Dr, Ste A, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: I really don't have any 4)BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Flying Planes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 14 START DATE: 12/31/2015 ADDRESS: 213 Draperton Dr, Ste A, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: Piloting Planes
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2001
Experience
Current
April 24, 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
October 7, 2019 - March 31, 2025
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131167
Ridgeland, MS
Past
September 27, 2019 - November 3, 2025
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
Ridgeland, MS
Past
May 9, 2016 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
August 27, 2003 - May 9, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
March 21, 2002 - December 31, 2002
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123756
JACKSON, MS
Past
May 26, 2000 - August 25, 2003
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123756
JACKSON, MS
Past
September 3, 1999 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
July 14, 1997 - September 24, 1999
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
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
Alabama(11/3/2025)
RR
Georgia(11/3/2025)
RR
Indiana(11/3/2025)
RR
Kansas(11/3/2025)
IAR
Mississippi(4/24/2025)
RR
Mississippi(11/3/2025)
RR
Missouri(11/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/3/2025)
RR
Texas(11/3/2025)
RR
Virginia(11/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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