Brian Scott Smith
Investment Adviser Representative at Balefire, LLC
Professional summary
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Brian Scott Smith is an investment adviser representative with Balefire, LLC in Bettendorf, IA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2000 and have been registered with 4 firms, including FUSE Partners, LLC and Visionpoint Advisory Group. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona, California, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arizona, California, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin
- Broker:
9 states and territories
Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- LPL Financial, LLCMar 2015 – Jun 2022Dubuque, IA
- Fuse Partners, LLC dba VISIONPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLCMar 2015 – no end date reportedBettendorf, IA
- Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsJun 2022 – Dec 2024Albany, NY
- Lion Street FinancialJan 2025 – Nov 2025Austin, TX
- Integrity Alliance, LLC.Nov 2025 – no end date reportedUrbandale, IA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Balefire, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.0125
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Wealth management, investment strategies, corporate solutions (including capital planning and employee benefit design), healthcare capital strategies, financial planning, estate planning, tax strategy, risk management, and business succession and transition planning.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 39
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 8
- Main office:
- Dallas, TX
- Founded:
- 2025
- SEC file number:
- 801-78506
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026
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