Brian S. Smith
BALEFIRE
Bettendorf, IA 52722
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CRD#: 4139103
Professional summary
Brian Scott Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Brian S Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Bettendorf, Iowa and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brian S Smith
Other business activities
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1.BALEFIRE WEALTH POSITION: Owner NATURE: RIA and advisory business for clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 12 START DATE: 03/29/2015 ADDRESS: 2550 Middle Road, Suite 600, Bettendorf IA 52722, United States DESCRIPTION: Wealth Advisor for clients, Planning Team coordinator, and owner. 2.Lion Street 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. 2550 Middle Rd, Suite 600, Bettendorf, IA 52722 4. Fixed / Traditional Insurance 5. Agent 6. 09/2019 7. 10 hrs 8. 10 hrs 9. Sales of Fixed / Traditional Insurance Products 3.1. Fixed Insurance 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. At Registered Location. 4. Fixed / Traditional Insurance 5. Agent 6. 11/2021 7. 4hrs 8. 4hrs 9. Sales of Fixed / Traditional Insurance Products 4.1. Financial Navigators 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. 6403 Fairhaven Road, Davenport, IA 528074. Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes Only 5. Agent 6. 04/01/2015 7. 60 hrs 8. 60 hrs 9. Commissions and fees. Using for commissions/business expenses/ tax purposes 5.BRIAN SMITH POSITION: Owner NATURE: Ownership in 1 rental property which I receive rental income. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2013 ADDRESS: 1402 Avenue of the Cities, Silvis IL 61282, United States DESCRIPTION: Own a rental property and collect rent. Only 1 rental
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
January 11, 2024 - Present
BALEFIRE, LLC
Office #1: 2550 Middle Road Suite 503, Bettendorf, IA 52722RIA
CRD#: 168733
Bettendorf, IA
Current
November 3, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
Office #1: 4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Urbandale, IA
Past
March 7, 2025 - November 3, 2025
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
AUSTIN, TX
Past
June 10, 2022 - December 31, 2024
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
BD
CRD#: 35747
Bettendorf, IA
Past
July 27, 2018 - December 31, 2023
BALEFIRE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168733
Davenport, IA
Past
March 31, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BALEFIRE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168733
Dubuque, IA
Past
March 30, 2015 - June 29, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
DAVENPORT, IA
Past
August 17, 2004 - March 31, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
MOLINE, IL
Past
May 31, 2002 - March 31, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
MOLINE, IL
Past
January 22, 2001 - May 13, 2002
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past
September 26, 2000 - January 19, 2001
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 37532
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 16, 2000 - August 16, 2000
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
March 16, 2000 - August 16, 2000
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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
IAR
Arizona(2/1/2024)
RR
Arizona(11/3/2025)
RR
Arkansas(11/3/2025)
IAR
California(1/11/2024)
RR
Florida(11/4/2025)
IAR
Illinois(1/11/2024)
RR
Illinois(11/3/2025)
IAR
Iowa(1/11/2024)
RR
Iowa(11/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/3/2025)
IAR
Ohio(1/11/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/3/2025)
RR
South Dakota(11/3/2025)
RR
Texas(11/3/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin(1/11/2024)
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#: 168733Bettendorf, IA 52722TRUST BUT VERIFY
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