John Bullman is an accomplished investment executive with more than two decades of experience managing complex, multi‑asset portfolios for ultra‑high‑net‑worth families, advisory firms, and institutional investors. As Chief Investment Officer at Balefire Wealth, he leads the firm’s investment philosophy and oversees a disciplined approach to asset allocation, manager due diligence, and the thoughtful integration of alternative investments.
John’s background includes more than 15 years in senior investment roles within major single‑family offices, where he directed multi‑asset portfolio construction across private equity, hedge funds, public markets, and real assets. His work included building alternative investment platforms, guiding enterprise‑level strategy alongside operating businesses, and serving on boards across the portfolio. This extensive family‑office foundation continues to shape his focus on long‑term capital preservation, risk management, and high‑conviction investing.
Before joining Balefire Wealth, John served as CIO at LGT Financial Advisors, where he enhanced the firm’s investment framework, expanded its alternatives offering, and helped drive significant growth in assets and revenue—all while delivering performance that outpaced benchmarks across public markets.
He is a CFA® and CAIA® charterholder, holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and earned a BBA in Finance and International Business from Baylor University. John lives in Dallas with his family and enjoys cycling, weightlifting, and motorsports.