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Timothy J. Barney

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 1992602
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Professional summary

Timothy Jon Barney is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Timothy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Timothy has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2026 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

April 12, 2004 - December 8, 2025

BENTLEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 25759
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 2001 - March 4, 2004

SHATTUCK HAMMOND PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 113645
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 16, 2001 - October 30, 2001

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS CORPORATE FINANCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 41461
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 2001 - January 30, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 8, 1999 - January 2, 2001

JWGENESIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33832
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 19, 1998 - May 21, 1999

COWEN PRIME SERVICES TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 23857
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1996 - April 22, 1998

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
California
(1/30/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/30/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/19/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/29/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/3/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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