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Barton Lake Couch

CFP®
PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
AUSTIN, TX
·CRD# 1406424·41 years experience

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...

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1991

Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 151671
RIA
4900 Spicewood Springs Road Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759
January 5, 2017 - Present
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 41533
RIA
BD
4900 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759
January 20, 2017 - Present
COUCH HALLUM FINANCIAL GROUP·CRD# 140136
RIA
Austin, TX
September 25, 2008 - March 31, 2017
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Austin, TX
April 2, 2004 - October 6, 2008
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Austin, TX
March 31, 2004 - December 31, 2016
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Austin, TX
September 18, 1985 - December 31, 2005
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 9, 1985 - December 31, 2005
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 9, 1985 - December 31, 2005

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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 - SEC (10/28/2009 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

4800 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78746

Phone Number

(512) 628-2300

# of Employees

30

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2026-03-30 PSCM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,766

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,566,020,358

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Other business activities

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(9/16/2021)
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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