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James Theodore Barker

APELLA WEALTH
Topsfield, MA
·CRD# 1622909·39 years experience

Professional Summary

James Theodore Barker is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Topsfield, Massachusetts. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

APELLA WEALTH·CRD# 171106
RIA
10 South Main Street Suite 104, Topsfield, MA 01983
January 10, 2025 - Present
OSAIC FS, INC.·CRD# 3870
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
July 8, 2000 - October 17, 2003
POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14521
BD
Concord, NH
July 24, 1998 - July 8, 2000
BARKER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 116817
RIA
Topsfield, MA
January 4, 1998 - March 27, 2025
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
BD
New York, NY
April 30, 1997 - July 24, 1998
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
February 25, 1987 - May 1, 1997

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Current Firm

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107

Phone Number

(860) 785-2260

# of Employees

179

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

24,058

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$11,065,217,421

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2026Cover PageReport
01/24/2025Cover PageReport
03/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Connecticut
(1/10/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/3/2025)

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Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1987About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1998About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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