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Barton L. Couch

PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
AUSTIN, TX 78759
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CRD#: 1406424
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Professional summary


Barton Lake Couch, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Austin, Texas and B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC. located in Austin, Texas.

Barton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Barton has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. SS OVERLOOK, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS: 4800 BEE CAVES ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78746; NATURE: COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING OWNERSHIP; POSITION: PART-OWNER; START DATE: 10/31/2016; NUMBER OF HOURS: 2; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0. 2. BARTON COUCH - INSURANCE SALES: INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS: 4900 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, SUITE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78759; NATURE: SERVICING AND TRAIL COMMISSION FROM FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; START DATE:01/2017; NUMBER OF HOURS: 5; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0. 3. B.L. COUCH ADVISORY, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS: 4900 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS, RD #300, AUSTIN TX; NATURE: ENTITY THAT ACCEPTS ADVISORY COMPENSATION BY IAR FROM PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. START DATE: 3/2018. NUMBER OF HOURS: 0; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0. 4. PACKSADDLE VENTURES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 247 SPANISH DAGGER LN, PORT ARANSAS, TX, 78373; NATURE: INCOME FROM RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY; POSITION: 25% OWNER/MANAGER; START DATE: 10/17/2022; NUMBER OF HOURS: 5; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES APPROVED BY PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC: 5. B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 4900 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, SUITE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78759; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BROKER DEALER; POSITION: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 01/2017. ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES APPROVED BY B. B. GRAHAM & CO., INC: 6. PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED, 4900 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, SUITE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78759; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER; POSITION: PARTNER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 01/2017; PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1991

Experience


Current

January 5, 2017 - Present

PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 4900 Spicewood Springs Road Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759
RIA
CRD#: 151671
AUSTIN, TX
Current

January 20, 2017 - Present

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

Office #1: 4900 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41533
Austin, TX
Past

September 25, 2008 - March 31, 2017

COUCH HALLUM FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 140136
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 2, 2004 - October 6, 2008

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 31, 2004 - December 31, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 18, 1985 - December 31, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 9, 1985 - December 31, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 9, 1985 - December 31, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
PS
PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
PER STIRLING | PER STIRLING PRIVATE WEALTH | PER STIRLING INVESTMENTS | PER STIRLING GROUP, LLC | PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151671 / SEC#: 801-70707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2009 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(9/16/2021)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/15/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(1/20/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(12/10/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(10/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(1/24/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2017)
RR
Texas
(1/20/2017)
RR
Washington
(10/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/18/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PS
PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
PER STIRLING | PER STIRLING PRIVATE WEALTH | PER STIRLING INVESTMENTS | PER STIRLING GROUP, LLC | PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151671 / SEC#: 801-70707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4800 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 628-2300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-03-28 PSCM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,584
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,387,216,441

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Company Information


PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151671Austin, TX 78759

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