Balefire, LLC — 13F Holdings & Portfolio
CIK 1750924 · latest 13F-HR filed 2026-10-09
Balefire, LLC manages $635.9M in 13F-reported U.S. long-equity assets across 463 reported positions as of its 2026-09-30 13F-HR filing. Its largest disclosed positions are SPYM (3.38%), NVDA (2.74%), IVV (2.63%). Quarter over quarter (versus its 2026-06-30 filing) the fund opened 42 new positions and exited 54; 129 existing positions rose in reported value and 201 fell.
AUM is the long-equity portion reported on Form 13F-HR. Excludes short positions, cash, foreign holdings, and non-13F assets. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
Long-equity book
Distinct positions
Filed 2026-10-09
vs 2026-06-30
Portfolio charts
Latest quarter's book, what changed, and how the portfolio has evolved across filings.
Portfolio map
Q3 26Box size = position value; colour = change in share count vs the prior quarter (green added, red trimmed, blue new). Rows split across managers or share classes are combined. Click a box for the stock.
Sector mix
% of 13F valueSectors from each company's SIC code; funds and ETFs grouped separately.
Biggest buys and sells
Q2 26 → Q3 26Estimated from the change in shares held × the quarter-end price, so price moves alone don't count as buying. New and exited positions are included.
13F assets and positions
4 quartersTotal reported 13F value (bars) and number of positions (line) each quarter. Value changes include market moves.
Top positions over time
reported valueThe eight largest current positions, valued at each quarter end.
Concentration
top 10 = 21%Cumulative share of the portfolio held in the largest N positions.
As of the firm’s regulatory filing dated Mar 31, 2026.
SUITE 100
DALLAS, TX 75254
| Name | Title / Status | Ownership | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENFIELD, BLAIR, M Control | MINORITY OWNER since Jan 2025 | 5–10% | Individual |
| HESTER, GEORGE, WESLEY Control | MINORITY OWNER since Jan 2025 | 10–25% | Individual |
| HESTER, JASON, SIMPSON Control | MANAGING PARTNER since Jan 2025 | 10–25% | Individual |
| HOFFMAN, JOHN, ROBERT Control | MANAGING PARTNER since Jan 2025 | Less than 5% | Individual |
| LOANCO, LLC Control | MAJORITY OWNER since Jan 2025 | 50–75% | Domestic Entity |
| OSWALD, MARK, MICHAEL Control | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER since Nov 2023 | Less than 5% | Individual |
| Rutledge, Steven, Ray Control | MINORITY OWNER since Jan 2025 | 5–10% | Individual |
| Tipton, Christopher, Allen Control | MINORITY OWNER since Jan 2025 | 5–10% | Individual |
| 11:36, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| BJORKLUND FINANCIAL, INC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| FINANCIAL NAVIGATOR, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| HOFFMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| HOFFMAN, JOHN, ROBERT Control Indirect owner via HOFFMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
| JAMES MARSHALL, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 25–50% | Domestic Entity |
| JW FINANCIAL, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| MARS, JAMES, MARSHALL Control Indirect owner via JAMES MARSHALL, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
| MUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL Control Indirect owner via SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
| NEUGEBAUER, BRAD, LEONARD Control Indirect owner via 11:36, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
| PETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| PETERSON, DONALD, PETE Control Indirect owner via PETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
| SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, LLC Control Indirect owner via LOANCO, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | General partner, trustee or manager | Domestic Entity |
| SMITH, BRIAN, SCOTT Control Indirect owner via FINANCIAL NAVIGATOR, LLC | OWNER since Jan 2025 | 75% or more | Individual |
Ownership & leadership changes · 16 filings with changes since Aug 22, 2013
From the firm’s regulatory filings, newest first. Dates are filing dates: a filing that no longer lists someone does not say when they left.
- No longer listedCOOLEY, HAROLD, DUNBAR · MINORITY OWNER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Jan 2025
- No longer listed11:36 LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5% · listed since Oct 2022
- No longer listedBJORKLUND FINANCIAL INC · MEMBER · Less than 5% · listed since Apr 2021
- No longer listedBJORKLUND, RICHARD, JUDD · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Apr 2021
- No longer listedFINANCIAL NAVIGATORS LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5% · listed since Oct 2022
- No longer listedHOFFMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · listed since Feb 2020
- No longer listedJAMES MARSHALL LLC · MEMBER · 50–75% · control person · listed since Dec 2014
- No longer listedJW FINANCIAL LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person · listed since Dec 2014
- No longer listedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · PARTNER - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Aug 2013
- No longer listedMUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL · PARTNER - SVP PRIVATE WEALTH · Less than 5% · listed since Sep 2018
- No longer listedMUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via THE SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, INC. · control person · listed since Jan 2007
- No longer listedNEUGEBAUER, BRAD, LEONARD · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Oct 2022
- No longer listedPETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person · listed since Dec 2014
- No longer listedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · PARTNER - SVP WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS · Less than 5% · listed since Aug 2013
- No longer listedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via PETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING LLC · control person · listed since Dec 2014
- No longer listedSMITH, BRIAN, SCOTT · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Oct 2022
- No longer listedTHE SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, INC. · MEMBER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Jan 2007
- No longer listedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · PARTNER - SVP NATIONAL CONSULTING · Less than 5% · listed since Aug 2013
- No longer listedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via JW FINANCIAL LLC · control person · listed since Dec 2014
- No longer listedWILLIAMSON, NANCY, LYNN · MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Sep 2023
- No longer listedWOOD, ERIKA · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Apr 2021
- Added11:36, LLC · OWNER · General partner, trustee or manager · indirect via LOANCO, LLC · control person
- AddedBJORKLUND FINANCIAL, INC · OWNER · General partner, trustee or manager · indirect via LOANCO, LLC · control person
- AddedCOOLEY, HAROLD, DUNBAR · MINORITY OWNER · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedENFIELD, BLAIR, M · MINORITY OWNER · 5–10% · control person
- AddedFINANCIAL NAVIGATOR, LLC · OWNER · General partner, trustee or manager · indirect via LOANCO, LLC · control person
- and 17 more
- No longer listedSIMPSON, LANCE, PATRICK · CONTROLLER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Oct 2022
- AddedOSWALD, MARK, MICHAEL · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person
- Added11:36 LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5%
- AddedBJORKLUND FINANCIAL INC · MEMBER · Less than 5%
- AddedBJORKLUND, RICHARD, JUDD · PARTNER · Less than 5%
- AddedFINANCIAL NAVIGATORS LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5%
- AddedHOFFMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC · MEMBER · 10–25%
- AddedNEUGEBAUER, BRAD, LEONARD · PARTNER · Less than 5%
- AddedSMITH, BRIAN, SCOTT · PARTNER · Less than 5%
- AddedWILLIAMSON, NANCY, LYNN · MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedWOOD, ERIKA · PARTNER · Less than 5%
- ChangedHOFFMAN, JOHN, ROBERT · title PARTNER - EVP NATIONAL CONSULTING → PARTNER - PRESIDENT
- ChangedSIMPSON, LANCE, PATRICK · title CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER → CONTROLLER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
- No longer listedWING, BRIAN, KEITH · PARTNER · 10–25% · control person · listed since Oct 2019
- AddedHOFFMAN, JOHN, ROBERT · PARTNER - EVP NATIONAL CONSULTING · 10–25% · control person
- ChangedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · title PARTNER → PARTNER - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- ChangedMUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL · title PARTNER → PARTNER - SVP PRIVATE WEALTH
- ChangedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · title PARTNER → PARTNER - SVP WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
- ChangedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · title PARTNER → PARTNER - SVP NATIONAL CONSULTING
- ChangedWING, BRIAN, KEITH · title PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER → PARTNER; ownership Less than 5% → 10–25%
- No longer listedBEAUDOIN, KIRSTEN, SAGGAU · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Jun 2019
- AddedSIMPSON, LANCE, PATRICK · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person
- No longer listedA.H. SUSANIN LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person · listed since Jan 2015
- No longer listedDICYPLE LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Aug 2018
- No longer listedSUNTKEN, DAVID, MICHAEL · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Jul 2018
- No longer listedSUNTKEN, DAVID, MICHAEL · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via DICYPLE LLC · control person · listed since Aug 2018
- No longer listedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · PARTNER · Less than 5% · listed since Aug 2013
- No longer listedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via A.H. SUSANIN LLC · control person · listed since Jan 2015
- ChangedWING, BRIAN, KEITH · title CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER → PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Older changes (7 more filings)
- AddedWING, BRIAN, KEITH · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedA.H. SUSANIN LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person
- AddedBEAUDOIN, KIRSTEN, SAGGAU · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedDICYPLE LLC · MEMBER · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedJAMES MARSHALL LLC · MEMBER · 50–75% · control person
- AddedJW FINANCIAL LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person
- AddedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via JAMES MARSHALL, LLC · control person
- AddedMUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via THE SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, INC. · control person
- AddedPETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING LLC · MEMBER · 10–25% · control person
- AddedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via PETERSON CORPORATE PLANNING LLC · control person
- AddedSUNTKEN, DAVID, MICHAEL · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via DICYPLE LLC · control person
- AddedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via A.H. SUSANIN LLC · control person
- AddedTHE SCOTT MUNGER AGENCY, INC. · MEMBER · Less than 5% · control person
- AddedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · MANAGING MEMBER · 75% or more · indirect via JW FINANCIAL LLC · control person
- ChangedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · title PARTNER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER → PARTNER; ownership 50–75% → Less than 5%
- ChangedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · ownership 10–25% → Less than 5%
- ChangedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · ownership 10–25% → Less than 5%
- ChangedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · ownership 10–25% → Less than 5%
- AddedMUNGER, SCOTT, MICHAEL · PARTNER · Less than 5%
- ChangedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · ownership 75% or more → 50–75%
- ChangedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · ownership 5–10% → 10–25%
- ChangedSUNTKEN, DAVID, MICHAEL · ownership 5–10% → Less than 5%
- ChangedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · ownership 5–10% → 10–25%
- ChangedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · ownership 5–10% → 10–25%
- AddedSUNTKEN, DAVID, MICHAEL · PARTNER · 5–10%
- ChangedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · title CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER → PARTNER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
- No longer listedSTAHR, MATTHEW, GERARD · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person · listed since Aug 2013
- ChangedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · title MANAGING PRINCIPAL → CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
- ListedMARS, JAMES, MARSHALL · MANAGING PRINCIPAL · 75% or more · control person
- ListedPETERSON, DONALD, PETE · PARTNER · 5–10%
- ListedSTAHR, MATTHEW, GERARD · CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER · Less than 5% · control person
- ListedSUSANIN, ANDREW, HUGHES · PARTNER · 5–10%
- ListedWAGGONER, JIMMY, EDWARD · PARTNER · 5–10%
Quarter-over-quarter changes
Changes in reported position value vs the prior 13F, so price moves count too, not just shares bought or sold.
Top Adds (vs prior quarter)
- SPDR SERIES TRUST$5.9M +38.1%
- ISHARES TR$5.8M +104.0%
- NVIDIA CORPORATION$4.4M +34.1%
- APPLE INC$4.3M +51.8%
- ISHARES TR$3.6M +58.0%
Top Trims
- ISHARES TR-$4.8M -60.1%
- SPDR SERIES TRUST-$2.6M -87.8%
- STATE STR SPDR S&P 500 ETF T-$2.0M -17.3%
- SPDR SERIES TRUST-$1.6M -14.9%
- AGNC INVT CORP-$1.6M -67.5%
New Positions
- INVESCO EXCH TRADED FD TR II$2.9M
- INVESCO ACTVELY MNGD ETC FD$1.7M
- ISHARES TR$1.7M
- GLOBAL X FDS$1.4M
- 2023 ETF SERIES TRUST$1.3M
Exited Positions
- INVESCO ACTIVELY MANAGED EXC$1.7M
- WISDOMTREE TR$1.7M
- ISHARES INC$1.7M
- SPDR SERIES TRUST$1.4M
- INVESCO ACTIVELY MANAGED EXC$1.4M
Balefire, LLC Holdings (2026-09-30)
Rows tagged Call or Put are options positions, not stock. Per SEC Form 13F-HR, Value shows the notional value of the underlying (shares covered × underlying price), not the option premium. Shares is the number of underlying shares covered (divide by 100 for contract count).
| # | Issuer | Symbol | CUSIP | Value | Weight | Shares | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | SPYM | 78464A854 | $21.5M | 3.38% | 239,532 | SH |
| 2 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | NVDA | 67066G104 | $17.4M | 2.74% | 76,358 | SH |
| 3 | ISHARES TR | IVV | 464287200 | $16.7M | 2.63% | 21,828 | SH |
| 4 | APPLE INC | AAPL | 037833100 | $12.6M | 1.98% | 37,872 | SH |
| 5 | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | VOO | 922908363 | $12.1M | 1.89% | 17,193 | SH |
| 6 | ISHARES TR | IUSB | 46434V613 | $11.3M | 1.78% | 256,862 | SH |
| 7 | INVESCO QQQ TR | QQQ | 46090E103 | $10.9M | 1.71% | 14,712 | SH |
| 8 | MICROSOFT CORP | MSFT | 594918104 | $10.5M | 1.65% | 20,479 | SH |
| 9 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | SPTM | 78464A805 | $10.4M | 1.64% | 113,283 | SH |
| 10 | ISHARES TR | IVW | 464287309 | $9.9M | 1.56% | 69,671 | SH |
| 11 | STATE STR SPDR S&P 500 ETF T | SPY | 78462F103 | $9.8M | 1.53% | 12,787 | SH |
| 12 | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | DYNF | 09290C103 | $9.6M | 1.51% | 138,534 | SH |
| 13 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | BIL | 78468R663 | $9.3M | 1.46% | 101,657 | SH |
| 14 | DEERE & CO | DE | 244199105 | $8.7M | 1.38% | 13,027 | SH |
| 15 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | SDY | 78464A763 | $8.7M | 1.37% | 59,678 | SH |
| 16 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | SPAB | 78464A649 | $7.3M | 1.14% | 298,507 | SH |
| 17 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | MU | 595112103 | $6.4M | 1.00% | 5,969 | SH |
| 18 | ISHARES TR | IVE | 464287408 | $6.3M | 0.99% | 27,711 | SH |
| 19 | SPDR INDEX SHS FDS | SPDW | 78463X889 | $6.3M | 0.99% | 125,500 | SH |
| 20 | ALPHABET INC | GOOG | 02079K107 | $6.1M | 0.96% | 17,976 | SH |
| 21 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | BRK.B | 084670702 | $5.5M | 0.87% | 11,081 | SH |
| 22 | ISHARES TR | ACWX | 464288240 | $5.4M | 0.85% | 71,262 | SH |
| 23 | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | CORO | 09290C764 | $5.4M | 0.84% | 147,629 | SH |
| 24 | SPDR GOLD TR | GLD | 78463V107 | $5.3M | 0.84% | 13,955 | SH |
| 25 | AMAZON COM INC | AMZN | 023135106 | $5.2M | 0.82% | 21,055 | SH |
| 26 | INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T | RSP | 46137V357 | $5.2M | 0.81% | 24,901 | SH |
| 27 | ELI LILLY & CO | LLY | 532457108 | $5.1M | 0.80% | 4,398 | SH |
| 28 | ISHARES TR | LQD | 464287242 | $4.8M | 0.75% | 46,807 | SH |
| 29 | ISHARES TR | GOVT | 46429B267 | $4.6M | 0.72% | 210,037 | SH |
| 30 | ALPHABET INC | GOOGL | 02079K305 | $4.5M | 0.71% | 13,213 | SH |
| 31 | SPDR INDEX SHS FDS | SPEM | 78463X509 | $4.5M | 0.71% | 86,845 | SH |
| 32 | BROADCOM INC | AVGO | 11135F101 | $4.5M | 0.70% | 12,704 | SH |
| 33 | ISHARES TR | SHY | 464287457 | $4.3M | 0.68% | 52,893 | SH |
| 34 | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | BAI | 09290C780 | $4.3M | 0.67% | 90,577 | SH |
| 35 | ISHARES INC | IEMG | 46434G103 | $4.2M | 0.66% | 51,736 | SH |
| 36 | TESLA INC | TSLA | 88160R101 | $4.2M | 0.65% | 11,714 | SH |
| 37 | ISHARES TR | SHV | 464288679 | $4.1M | 0.64% | 37,143 | SH |
| 38 | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | BLCR | 09290C855 | $4.1M | 0.64% | 82,875 | SH |
| 39 | PIMCO ETF TR | MINT | 72201R833 | $4.0M | 0.63% | 39,886 | SH |
| 40 | ISHARES TR | EEM | 464287234 | $4.0M | 0.63% | 59,864 | SH |
| 41 | ALPS ETF TR | AMLP | 00162Q452 | $3.9M | 0.61% | 75,321 | SH |
| 42 | CHENIERE ENERGY INC | LNG | 16411R208 | $3.8M | 0.60% | 14,272 | SH |
| 43 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | JPM | 46625H100 | $3.8M | 0.59% | 11,417 | SH |
| 44 | VALUED ADVISERS TR | MBSF | 92046L338 | $3.7M | 0.58% | 145,671 | SH |
| 45 | ISHARES TR | EFA | 464287465 | $3.7M | 0.58% | 35,539 | SH |
| 46 | ISHARES TR | MUB | 464288414 | $3.6M | 0.56% | 35,404 | SH |
| 47 | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | IALT | 09290C665 | $3.5M | 0.56% | 118,227 | SH |
| 48 | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC | HBAN | 446150104 | $3.4M | 0.53% | 222,485 | SH |
| 49 | SPDR SERIES TRUST | SPYG | 78464A409 | $3.3M | 0.52% | 27,084 | SH |
| 50 | ISHARES TR | REM | 46435G342 | $3.3M | 0.52% | 181,427 | SH |
| Period | Filed | AUM | Holdings | Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-09 | $635.9M | 463 | 0001085146-26-000863 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-07 | $612.9M | 475 | 0001750924-26-000003 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-07 | $530.7M | 439 | 0001750924-26-000002 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-12 | $513.3M | 394 | 0001750924-26-000001 |
SUITE 100
DALLAS, TX 75254