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William A. Kientz
BALEFIRE
Ridgeland, MS 39157
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CRD#: 814850
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William August Kientz IIIBALEFIRE
Professional summary
William August Kientz III, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Kientz, William August Kientz, William A Kientz, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALEFIRE, LLC located in Ridgeland, Mississippi and INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. William has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.
Aliases
Bill Kientz | William August Kientz | William A Kientz
Other business activities
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1)OLD NAPOLEON LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/20/2018 ADDRESS: 7 Waterstone Place, Jackson MS 39211, United States DESCRIPTION: None at this time Collecting & Depositing income generated 2) R.R.RICE ESTATE PARTNERS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Family Owned Farm Land in Arkansas. Land is leased to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 01/07/2005 ADDRESS: 7 Waterstone Place, Jackson MS 39211, United States DESCRIPTION: Collect quarterly lease payments, deposit lease payments, file annual income tax forms. 3)KIENTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. POSITION: Owner NATURE: Revenue from sale and service of investment and insurance products is disclosed on my corporate income tax returns. Pays business expenses such as office supplies, automobile expense, mobile phone, etc. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 11/20/2018 ADDRESS: 213 Draperton Drive, Suite A, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale of investment and insurance products. Investment & insurance reviews with clients, attorneys, and CPA's. 4.BALEFIRE WEALTH POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Comprehensive Estate, Business, Business Continuity Investment Planning. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 03/31/2025 ADDRESS: 213 Draperton Drive, Suite A, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale of Investment Products & service of Client Investment Portfolio's. Sale & Service of Insurance Products.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1990
Experience
Current
April 1, 2025 - Present
BALEFIRE, LLC
Office #1: 213 Draperton Drive Suite A, Ridgeland, MS 39157RIA
CRD#: 168733
Ridgeland, MS
Current
November 3, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
Office #1: 213 Draperton Drive Suite A, Ridgeland, MS 39157RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Ridgeland, MS
Past
October 11, 2019 - March 31, 2025
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131167
CLEARWATER, FL
Past
September 27, 2019 - November 3, 2025
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
Ridgeland, MS
Past
May 9, 2016 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
August 27, 2003 - May 9, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
March 21, 2002 - December 31, 2002
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123756
JACKSON, MS
Past
May 26, 2000 - August 25, 2003
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123756
JACKSON, MS
Past
August 4, 1997 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
RIDGELAND, MS
Past
February 6, 1995 - August 12, 1997
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
February 21, 1991 - March 6, 1995
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 17, 1975 - January 24, 1991
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.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
RR
Alabama(11/17/2025)
IAR
Mississippi(4/1/2025)
RR
Mississippi(11/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/6/1975
Registered Representative ExaminationSRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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
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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 (19 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,527 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,236,940,085 |
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Company Information
BALEFIRE, LLC
CRD#: 168733Ridgeland, MS 39157TRUST BUT VERIFY
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