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Lewis D Baker

Lewis D Baker

CFP®
President, Rock Creek Wealth·FARTHER
Silver Spring, MD
·CRD# 2543651·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Lewis D Baker, CFP®, who also goes by Lew D Baker, Lewis Demiles Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Lewis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Lewis has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 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

Biography

Lewis D. Baker, CFP® is a seasoned wealth advisor whose practice is centered on comprehensive financial planning with tax efficiency. A graduate of the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in management, Lew started his career in 1994 at Merrill Lynch. After earning numerous accolades, he was recruited as a competitive hire by Morgan Stanley to the position of vice president. Lew built his success upon a solid foundation of investment...

Other Aliases

Lew D Baker, Lewis Demiles Baker

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

FARTHERCurrent·CRD# 302050
RIA
Silver Spring, MD
July 23, 2024 - Present

Past

ROCK CREEK WEALTH PLANNERS AND ADVISORS LLCPast·CRD# 298104
RIA
Silver Spring, MD
May 3, 2019 - October 11, 2024
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 44856
BD
Silver Spring, MD
June 29, 2020 - July 15, 2022
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 13572
BD
Washington D.c., DC
September 20, 2019 - June 29, 2020
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 34643
BD
Silver Spring, MD
May 29, 2019 - September 20, 2019
COLISEUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 165610
RIA
Silver Spring, MD
October 18, 2018 - June 24, 2019
IFS SECURITIESPast·CRD# 40375
BD
Atlanta, GA
September 28, 2018 - May 30, 2019
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNERPast·CRD# 20804
RIA
Washington, DC
September 2, 2008 - September 24, 2018
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNERPast·CRD# 20804
BD
Washington, DC
July 29, 2008 - September 24, 2018
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13609
RIA
Elkridge, MD
October 3, 2007 - July 16, 2008
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13609
BD
Elkridge, MD
October 3, 2007 - July 16, 2008
PIEDMONT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 125465
RIA
Lansdowne, VA
January 23, 2007 - October 2, 2007
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTSPast·CRD# 35747
BD
Elkridge, MD
April 12, 2004 - October 2, 2007
BAKER SCHILLING, INC.Past·CRD# 127305
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Washington, DC
July 8, 2003 - November 14, 2006
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
RIA
Washington, DC
December 4, 2002 - April 22, 2004
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
December 3, 2002 - April 22, 2004
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
RIA
Washington, DC
August 4, 1999 - December 3, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
July 6, 1999 - December 3, 2002
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
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November 8, 1994 - July 19, 1999

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Current Firm

FA
FARTHER

BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MTP PRIVATE WEALTH | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | C.H. DOUGLAS & GRAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone Number

(628) 246-8004

# of Employees

571

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

APPENDIX 1 (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

44,421

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$16,010,112,152

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) ROCK CREEK WEALTH PLANNERS AND ADVISORS, LLC - FOUNDER Financial Planner - RIA April 2019. Silver Spring MD INVESTMENT-RELATED 2) DCMBA I LLC Partner, Silver Spring MD. 50% owner with my wife of 8607 Cedar Street Silver Spring MD 20910. My Office Building INVESTMENT-RELATED 3) THE ACADEMY FUND - VP INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT ASSIST INVESTORS AND ADVISORS WHO SERVE INVESTORS TO POSITION THE FUND TO MAXIMIZE ITS VALUE. 8 HOURS MONTHLY REGULATION D OFFERING TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS - LANDSDOWNE VA - SINCE 11/2020 - INVESTMENT RELATED 4) ) YAZAM INC. DBA EMPOWER - DIRECTOR ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS - SINCE MAY 2022 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5) EVERYINCOME INC - CONTRACTOR - BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SALES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING SOFTWARE - SINCE 02/2021 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 6) RETIREMENT CARE PLANS LLC. is a new OBA I started in March of this year. It is an insurance agency that I write all fixed insurance business through in the life & health lines of insurance. 7) GREEN HARVEST CAPITAL - VP of Investor Development effective as of 11/1/2023. Work 2 Hours a week/8 month. Green Harvest Capital provides investors with real estate exposure in Northeast Ohio. 8) MID-ATLANTIC LEGACY FUND; ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER; SINCE 06/2024; STRATEGIC GUIDANCE: PARTICIPATING IN BOARD MEETINGS AND OFFERING FEEDBACK ON STRATEGIC DECISIONS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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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".
FA
FARTHER

BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MTP PRIVATE WEALTH | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | C.H. DOUGLAS & GRAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2019 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.
IAR
Maryland
(7/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/23/2024)

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.

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 Nov 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2003About 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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