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Jason Hester

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Co-Managing Partner at Balefire Wealth
📍 Greater Jackson Area, United States

Jason Hester is the Co-Managing Partner of Balefire Wealth, where he leads strategic growth and oversees the firms investment platform. He specializes in guiding affluent families and corporate clients through complex financial and generational transitions. He holds a BBA from Mississippi State University and Series 6, 7, and 63 certifications.

Jason lives on a family farm in Sallis, Mississippi, where he enjoys fishing, golfing, gardening, riding motorcycles, and working with his hands. An avid reader and lifelong learner, he also loves to cook and travel with his wife and three children. His professional focus is guided by his faith and a purpose-driven approach.

After witnessing extreme poverty in South Africa, he founded Restoration Hope, a non-profit dedicated to helping children infected with HIV.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Co-Managing Partner
Location
Greater Jackson Area, United States
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Integrated Wealth Management
Focuses on providing holistic financial solutions for high-net-worth families, covering wealth transfer, succession, and estate planning.
Purpose-Driven Business
His leadership is described as "Faith-Guided" and "Purpose-Driven, " and he emphasizes stewardship and impact in his firm's strategic plans.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Co-Managing Partner
Balefire Wealth
12-2014
Owner
Lion Street
7-2014 - 1-2025
CEO
Navitas Wealth Advisors
1-2012 - 7-2014
Chief Executive Officer
The Fortis Company
1-2011 - 5-2022
Founder
Restoration Hope
In the press

Media appearances

RIA Edge Podcast: The Balefire Wealth Journey. Featured in WealthManagement.com
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The Balefire Wealth Journey with Jason Hester and John Hoffman. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry
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