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John H. Cottrell Iv

CRD# 502271·Registered 1977 - 2021
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that John 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.

Professional Summary

John H. Cottrell IV, who also goes by John H Cottrell IV, John Hall Cottrell Iv, was a registered financial advisor. John was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1977 - 2021. 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.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

John H Cottrell Iv, John Hall Cottrell Iv

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

49 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALEFIRE, LLC·CRD# 168733
RIA
Dallas, TX
March 12, 2016 - January 6, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Dallas, TX
June 19, 2015 - February 23, 2021
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 110476
RIA
Dallas, TX
May 13, 2014 - June 19, 2015
BBVA SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 27060
BD
Dallas, TX
May 16, 2013 - June 19, 2015
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC·CRD# 17086
BD
Dallas, TX
October 29, 2010 - May 16, 2013
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
BD
Red Oak, TX
November 5, 2008 - October 22, 2010
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 103919
BD
Dallas, TX
April 12, 2007 - September 3, 2008
SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.·CRD# 136532
BD
Dallas, TX
May 19, 2006 - April 5, 2007
PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 25866
BD
Dallas, TX
February 3, 2003 - May 19, 2006
SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 47157
BD
Austin, TX
October 12, 2000 - February 3, 2003
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
New York, NY
March 2, 1998 - October 5, 1999
DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED·CRD# 7600
BD
January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998
RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.·CRD# 6663
BD
Dallas, TX
May 22, 1987 - January 2, 1998
BRITTENUM & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 7179
BD
November 22, 1977 - June 22, 1978

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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

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 52 — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1982About the Series 52 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1977

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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