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John H. Cottrell

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CRD#: 502271
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John H. Cottrell IV, who also goes by John H Cottrell IV, John Hall Cottrell Iv, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. John had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 52 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John H Cottrell Iv | John Hall Cottrell Iv

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 12, 2016 - January 6, 2021

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
Dallas, TX
Past

June 19, 2015 - February 23, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 13, 2014 - June 19, 2015

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 16, 2013 - June 19, 2015

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 29, 2010 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 5, 2008 - October 22, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
RED OAK, TX
Past

April 12, 2007 - September 3, 2008

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103919
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 19, 2006 - April 5, 2007

SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136532
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 3, 2003 - May 19, 2006

PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25866
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 12, 2000 - February 3, 2003

SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 47157
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 2, 1998 - October 5, 1999

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

May 22, 1987 - January 2, 1998

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 22, 1977 - June 22, 1978

BRITTENUM & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7179

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/17/1987
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/6/1977
Registered Representative Examination

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

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Company Information


BALEFIRE, LLC

CRD#: 168733

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