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William August Kientz Iii

CFP®
BALEFIRE
Ridgeland, MS
·CRD# 814850·51 years experience

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,...

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bill Kientz, William August Kientz, William A Kientz

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1990

Years of Experience

51 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

BALEFIRE, LLCCurrent·CRD# 168733
RIA
213 Draperton Drive Suite A, Ridgeland, MS 39157
April 1, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.Current·CRD# 139627
RIA
BD
213 Draperton Drive Suite A, Ridgeland, MS 39157
November 3, 2025 - Present

Past

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLCPast·CRD# 165828
BD
Ridgeland, MS
September 27, 2019 - November 3, 2025
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 131167
RIA
Clearwater, FL
October 11, 2019 - March 31, 2025
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 283330
RIA
Ridgeland, MS
May 9, 2016 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Ridgeland, MS
August 4, 1997 - September 27, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Ridgeland, MS
August 27, 2003 - May 9, 2016
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLCPast·CRD# 123756
RIA
Jackson, MS
May 26, 2000 - August 25, 2003
KIENTZ, MARTIN, HILL & BREAZEALE LLCPast·CRD# 123756
RIA
Jackson, MS
March 21, 2002 - December 31, 2002
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
February 6, 1995 - August 12, 1997
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
February 21, 1991 - March 6, 1995
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
November 17, 1975 - January 24, 1991

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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 - 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

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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)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.

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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".
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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)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(11/17/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(4/1/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(11/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(11/3/2025)

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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 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1975
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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