Brian Colvert has been Managing Member, Chief Compliance Officer of Bonfire Financial since April 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Brian Colvert holds a B.A. in public administration from San Diego State University and an iShares Program from Stanford University School of Business.
Bonfire Financial, LLC is a Colorado Springs, CO firm with $234M under management, 278 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Brian Colvert is President and CEO of Bonfire Financial. He has served clients since 2007. He started his career with Smith Barney and later UBS, then became a Registered Investment Advisor, and Bonfire Financial was founded from there. Before becoming an advisor, he was an account executive for Ricoh Business Systems in Southern California.
Brian Colvert’s longest registration is the current one, 9 years at Bonfire Financial since 2017. Before joining Bonfire Financial in 2017, Brian Colvert was registered through UBS Financial Services Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- Bonfire Financial, LLCCurrent– present · 9 yearsColorado Springs, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288522
- UBS Financial Services Inc.– · 8 yearsColorado Springs, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.– · 1 yearColorado Springs, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
Professional designations
Listed by Bonfire Financial
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brian Colvert is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2017; the most recent is Texas, in November 2017.
- ColoradoSince 22 May 2017
- TexasSince 9 November 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 June 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 30 April 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Brian C Colvert
- CRD
- 5304258
- Firm
- Bonfire Financial · CRD 288522
- Role
- Managing Member, Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 5755 MARK DABLING BLVD, STE 220, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2007
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bonfirefinancial.com
Where does Brian Colvert work?
Brian Colvert has been Managing Member, Chief Compliance Officer of Bonfire Financial, LLC since April 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Brian Colvert a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Colvert has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado and Texas, through Bonfire Financial since May 2017.
How many years of experience does Brian Colvert have?
Brian Colvert has 19 years in the financial industry, since April 2007, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Brian Colvert passed?
Brian Colvert has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2007. FINRA credited Brian Colvert with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Brian Colvert work before Bonfire Financial?
Before Bonfire Financial, Brian Colvert was registered through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., June 2007 to May 2009.
Where is Brian Colvert based?
Brian Colvert’s registered office is in Colorado Springs, CO.
Is Brian Colvert registered with FINRA?
No. Brian Colvert has no current broker registration.
Is Brian Colvert a CFP?
Bonfire Financial lists Brian Colvert with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Brian Colvert’s record?
Search CRD 5304258 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Colvert’s full registration record.