Ryan C. Smeltzer

BALEFIRE

Ridgeland, MS 39157

CRD#: 7336623

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Professional summary

Ryan Christopher Smeltzer is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Ridgeland, Mississippi and HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

May 26, 2026 - Present

BALEFIRE, LLC

Office #1: 213 Draperton Drive Suite B, Ridgeland, MS 39157

RIA

CRD#: 168733

Ridgeland, MS

Current

May 27, 2026 - Present

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

Office #1: 159 Crocker Park Blvd., Suite 350, Cleveland, OH 44145-8132

RIA

CRD#: 109834

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

March 15, 2021 - August 19, 2022

REVISOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 169814

SOLON, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 109834 / SEC#: 801-46040

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1994 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Mississippi
(5/26/2026)

IAR

Ohio
(5/27/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/15/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 109834 / SEC#: 801-46040

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1994 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

159 Crocker Park Blvd., Suite 350, Cleveland, OH 44145-8132

Mailing Address

Phone number

(440) 808-1500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/18/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	468
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 21,929,961,838

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Ryan C. Smeltzer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ryan Christopher Smeltzer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BALEFIRE, LLC

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

REVISOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/15/2021

Current Firm

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC.

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