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Brian Scott Smith

Brian Scott Smith

CFP®
BALEFIRE
Bettendorf, IA
·CRD# 4139103·26 years experience

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 Bettendorf, 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.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian S Smith

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALEFIRE, LLC·CRD# 168733
RIA
2550 Middle Road Suite 503, Bettendorf, IA 52722
January 11, 2024 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.·CRD# 139627
RIA
BD
2550 Middle Rd Suite 600, Bettendorf, IA 52722
November 3, 2025 - Present
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 165828
BD
Austin, TX
March 7, 2025 - November 3, 2025
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Bettendorf, IA
June 10, 2022 - December 31, 2024
BALEFIRE, LLC·CRD# 168733
RIA
Davenport, IA
July 27, 2018 - December 31, 2023
BALEFIRE, LLC·CRD# 168733
RIA
Dubuque, IA
March 31, 2015 - December 31, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
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March 30, 2015 - June 29, 2022
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
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Moline, IL
August 17, 2004 - March 31, 2015
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
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May 31, 2002 - March 31, 2015
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
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St. Cloud, MN
January 22, 2001 - May 13, 2002
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.·CRD# 37532
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Chicago, IL
September 26, 2000 - January 19, 2001
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 4173
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Indianapolis, IN
March 16, 2000 - August 16, 2000
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 1075
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Indianapolis, IN
March 16, 2000 - August 16, 2000

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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

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.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

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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".
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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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)
RR
Ohio
(11/3/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(11/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/3/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/11/2024)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Aug 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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