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James Bryan Keith Ballentine

James B. Ballentine

BCA PRIVATE WEALTH
Greenville, SC 29607
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CRD#: 3183968
James Bryan Keith Ballentine

Professional summary


James Bryan Keith Ballentine, CFP®, who also goes by Bryan Ballentine, James Bryan Ballentine, Keith Ballentine, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCA PRIVATE WEALTH, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina and DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bryan Ballentine | James Bryan Ballentine | Keith Ballentine

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)INSURANCE (MULTIPLE CARRIERS); NON-INVESTMENT RELATED;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;insurance and annuities;insurance and annuity producer; 2006; 10 HRS/MONTH; ½ HR/DAY; COMPENSATION-PROFITS FROM SELLING MINUS EXPENSES;offer insurance and annuities 2)Ballentine Capital Management,Inc;investment related;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;operational services & insurance agency;president;4/2002;65 hrs/month;3 hrs during trading;run business,provide operational services to business,provide insurance solutions 3)Axos Bank;investment related;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;bank;referrer;1/2016;1 hr/month;.25 hrs during trading;refer clients to bank and assist them if opening account and helping them with needs as it relates to account. 4)2AB Holdings,LLC;not investment related;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;real estate;member;11/2020;.5 hrs/month;less than .5 hrs during trading;own office building and lease space 5)Discipline Wealth Solutions;investment related;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;RIA & back office support;managing member;6/25/2021;10 hrs/month;.5 hrs during trading;run business,portfolio management for other RIAs and/or IARs,back office support for other advisors 6)Ballentine Capital Advisors Connected by Community podcast;investment related;15 Halton Green Way,Greenville,SC 29607;podcast;president;6/1/2021;4 hrs/month;20 mins during trading;host podcast 7) BOOK PUBLICATION WITH BC PUBLISHING, LLC; GREENVILLE, SC; AUTHOR; 2023; APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; WRITING AND MARKETING BOOKS ON WEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR PURCHASE ON VARIOUS ECOMMERCE PLATFORMS 8)ADVISORMETRIC, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; GREEN WAY, SC; OWNER; MARCH 2024; APPROXIMATELY 3 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; EDUCATION SERVICES TO OTHER ADVISORS

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

June 15, 2006 - Present

BCA PRIVATE WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 15 Halton Green Way, Greenville, SC 29607
RIA
CRD#: 140913
Greenville, SC
Current

August 18, 2023 - Present

DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 15 Halton Green Way, Greenville, SC 29607
RIA
CRD#: 315846
Greenville, SC
Past

May 12, 2006 - June 13, 2006

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 12, 2006 - November 12, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

August 10, 2004 - May 19, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 7, 2004 - May 19, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 31, 1999 - April 13, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 1, 1999 - April 13, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 1, 1999 - April 13, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
AR 21 INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE | WISER FINANCIAL COACHING, LLC | V8 WEALTH | V8 INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE STAHLNECKER GROUP LLC | PETRY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOSYLN FINANCIAL SERIVICES | FOREVER YOUNG FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL WINGS, LLC | FIGTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | CUCHETTI FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BYRD ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 315846 / SEC#: 801-122049

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(10/26/2015)
IAR
South Carolina
(6/15/2006)
IAR
Texas
(1/28/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
AR 21 INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE | WISER FINANCIAL COACHING, LLC | V8 WEALTH | V8 INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE STAHLNECKER GROUP LLC | PETRY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOSYLN FINANCIAL SERIVICES | FOREVER YOUNG FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL WINGS, LLC | FIGTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | CUCHETTI FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BYRD ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 315846 / SEC#: 801-122049

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
15 Halton Green Way, Greenville, SC 29607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(864) 322-6046
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS (5/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,750
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 316,318,696

Red Flags


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Company Information


DISCIPLINE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 315846Greenville, SC 29607

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