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Scott M. Munger

BALEFIRE
Watertown, SD 57201
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CRD#: 4177601
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Professional summary


Scott Michael Munger is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Watertown, South Dakota.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Scott has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) 08/16/2016: Midwest Business Condos LLC - Real Estate Rental - Investment Related - Start 01/01/2009 - 10 Hr/Mo; 1 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 10% Time Spent - We build and develop residential and commercial real estate. We manage storage rentals. 2) 08/16/2016: The Scott Munger Agency Inc. - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Investment Related - Start 08/15/2016 - 80 Hr/Mo; 5 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 50% Time Spent 3) 08/31/2016: Fuse Partners, LLC - Partner/ Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Investment Related - Start 08/15/2016 - 70 Hr/Mo; 3 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 30% Time Spent 4) 8/25/2021 - Fixed Insurance Sales - Non Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 01/01/2021 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 5) 10/25/2021 - Munger Properties LLC - Real Estate Rental - Start Date: 09/01/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hour During Securities Trading.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 31, 2023 - Present

BALEFIRE, LLC

Office #1: 10 N Broadway Ste 101, Watertown, SD 57201
RIA
CRD#: 168733
Watertown, SD
Past

October 11, 2016 - December 31, 2023

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
Watertown, SD
Past

August 16, 2016 - June 29, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WATERTOWN, SD
Past

June 1, 2000 - August 22, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
WATERTOWN, SD

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/10/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(1/11/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(1/12/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/31/2023)
IAR
Nebraska
(1/10/2024)
IAR
North Dakota
(1/18/2024)
IAR
South Dakota
(1/10/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/10/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/7/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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 - (1/8/2014 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A SUBSTITUTE DISCLOSURE BROCHUSE 03/2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,527
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,236,940,085

Red Flags


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Company Information


BALEFIRE, LLC

CRD#: 168733Watertown, SD 57201

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