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Donald P. Peterson

BALEFIRE
DALLAS, TX 75254
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CRD#: 4402496
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Professional summary


Donald Pete Peterson JR, who also goes by Pete Peterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Dallas, Texas.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Pete Peterson

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.BALEFIRE LLC RIA POSITION: Owner NATURE: Balefire RIA is used for all of our corporate 401(k) plan advisory services as well as my private wealth advisory services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas TX 75254, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide advisory services for qualified 401(k) and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Also I provide investment management for private wealth advisory accounts. 2.LION STREET. Investment related. Located at 14221 Dallas Parkway, Dallas TX 75254. Nature - Fixed/ Traditional Insurance. Position - Agent. Start - 11/2021. 10 hours per month, all during trading hours. Duties - sales of Fixed/ Traditional insurance products. 3.BALEFIRE LLC INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Owner NATURE: We provide fixed insurance and non-securities insurance planning for private wealth clients INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas TX 75254, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide life/LTC/DI insurance planning for clients

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Donald Pete Peterson JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 10, 2024 - Present

BALEFIRE, LLC

Office #1: 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254
RIA
CRD#: 168733
DALLAS, TX
Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

Office #1: 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Dallas, TX
Past

November 21, 2024 - November 3, 2025

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
Dallas, TX
Past

June 10, 2022 - November 21, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

November 4, 2013 - December 31, 2023

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 9, 2013 - June 29, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 30, 2013 - June 29, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 11, 2010 - October 2, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 10, 2010 - October 2, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 17, 2003 - February 3, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

June 20, 2001 - February 3, 2010

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
SIOUX FALLS, 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".
BL
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
California
(1/10/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(1/11/2024)
RR
Delaware
(11/3/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(1/12/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/3/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(1/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/3/2025)
RR
Missouri
(11/3/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(11/3/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BL
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#: 168733Dallas, TX 75254

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