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Scott J. Barnas

APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Atlanta, GA 30319
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CRD#: 2587163
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Professional summary


Scott Joseph Barnas, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Scott has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

April 13, 2021 - Present

APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
RIA
CRD#: 127333
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - January 20, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Peachtree Corners, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - January 20, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Peachtree Corners, GA
Past

May 1, 2012 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 1, 2012 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 2012 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 2012 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 1, 2009 - December 21, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - December 21, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 12, 1998 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 29, 1997 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TEGRA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | HA&W WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127333 / SEC#: 801-63326

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2004 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2004 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Georgia
(4/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/9/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TEGRA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | HA&W WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127333 / SEC#: 801-63326

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2004 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2004 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 892-9651
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,269
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,635,136,991

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Company Information


APRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127333Atlanta, GA 30319

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