Rescue One Financial
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Bradley Smith, Mark Photoglou, Branden Millstone |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California , United States |
Area served | 31 states in the United States |
Key people | Bradley Smith (Co-Founder and CEO) |
| Products | Debt management and debt consolidation solutions |
Number of employees | 181 (2019) |
| Website | rescueonefinancial |
Rescue One Financial is a U.S.-based firm specializing in debt management and debt consolidation, headquartered in Irvine, California. The company provides individuals with solutions to combine multiple debts into a single loan, aiming to lower total balances and arrange manageable repayment schedules. It holds membership in the American Fair Credit Council.
History
Established in 2007 by Bradley Smith, Mark Photoglou, and Branden Millstone, Rescue One Financial concentrates on consumer debt solutions and operates across 31 states. The organization oversees $2 billion in consumer debt, including the resolution of more than $750 million in unsecured obligations.
From 2009 through 2012, the firm saw an extraordinary growth rate of 1,406%, with revenue increasing from $2.1 million to $31.6 million. Its workforce expanded from 26 employees in 2013 to 181 by 2019.
Bradley Smith, Co-Founder and CEO, previously conducted a major Rule 144 transaction at Merrill Lynch, involving the sale of over five million shares of The Walt Disney Company. He has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as "America's Fastest Growing Debt Collector" and is noted for his financial expertise across various media platforms. Additionally, Smith is a member of the Forbes Executive Financial Council. Currently, Rescue One Financial supports a client base exceeding 100,000 individuals.
Accreditations
- Affiliated with the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC)
- Accredited by the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA)
- Associated with the United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA)