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Dow S. Barton

DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 1211944
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Professional summary


Dow Spencer Barton, who also goes by Dow Spencer Houston Barton, is a registered financial advisor currently at DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Dow is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Dow has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dow Spencer Houston Barton

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NorthStar Financial & Retirement Planning, LLC, Investment-Related, 113 Whitsett Street, Greenville, SC 29601, Insurance Sales, Medicare Consultant, Start Date: 07/2020, Hours Dedicated: 40 hours per month (20 hours per month during trading hours) Duties: Advise and enroll in Medicare Plans. Insurance Agent (self-employed), non-investment related, 113 Whitsett Street, Greenville, SC 29601, Insurance Agent, Start Date: 07/2017, Hours Dedicated: 120 hours per month (90 hours per month during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Dow Spencer Barton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 3, 2021 - Present

DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 113 Whitsett Street, Greenville, SC 29601
RIA
CRD#: 149596
Greenville, SC
Past

July 5, 2018 - May 15, 2019

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 19, 2016 - May 22, 2018

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
Greenville, SC
Past

December 7, 1999 - December 31, 2000

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 24, 1998 - November 19, 1999

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

April 15, 1994 - August 25, 1998

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 1992 - March 29, 1994

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

November 17, 1983 - March 29, 1994

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | VANCLEF FINANCIAL GROUP | URA GROUP AZ L.L.C. | RAIL-SPLITTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPEN SOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP

CRD#: 149596 / SEC#: 801-114006

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2018 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
South Carolina
(11/3/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/6/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | VANCLEF FINANCIAL GROUP | URA GROUP AZ L.L.C. | RAIL-SPLITTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPEN SOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP

CRD#: 149596 / SEC#: 801-114006

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
708 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
204 E. 2nd Avenue, #906, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone number
(415) 249-6337
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (6/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,625
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 770,787,222

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Company Information


DELTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 149596Greenville, SC 29601

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