Scott Munger
Advisor at Balefire, LLC
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Firm
Balefire, LLC
Location
Watertown, SD 57201
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
25 years
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Fee options
Financial Planning Services may be contracted as flat fees; maximum fee $1,200 for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
$0+: Negotiated, typical annual fee around 1.25% (pro-rated quarterly, example given) N/A - N/A: Corporate Solutions fees range from 0.05% to 0.50% depending on plan size and services N/A - N/A: Financial Planning fees up to $1,200 for services to be performed six months or more in the future (flat or hourly basis, negotiated fees) N/A - N/A: Platform fee of 0.25% (25 basis points) additional for Comprehensive Asset Management clients
Some investment advisor representatives are also registered representatives of a broker-dealer and receive commissions for securities transactions and insurance sales separately from advisory fees.
Financial Planning Services may be charged hourly; example rate $250/hour mentioned.
Fee-only: Financial Planning Services can be charged on hourly, project, or flat-fee basis; fees negotiated and estimated in advance; maximum fee of $1,200 for future services.
Work history
VisionPoint Advisory Group, LLC
2016 - Present (10 years)
LPL Financial, llc
2016 - 2022 (6 years)
The Scott Munger Agency, Inc.
2007 - Present (19 years)
Freimark and Associates, Inc.
2007 - 2019 (12 years)
Princor Financial Services Corp
2000 - 2016 (16 years)
Principal Financial group
2000 - 2016 (16 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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Series 63, Series 66
Watertown, SD
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Maria G
CFP®, Series 66
Watertown, SD
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Cory H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Watertown, SD
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Dawson T
CFP®, Series 66
Watertown, SD
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Max E
Series 66
Watertown, SD
Edward Jones
Stefanie S
CFP®, Series 66
Watertown, SD
Edward Jones
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