AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
BS

Barry C. Stark

SIKICH FINANCIAL
Springfield, IL 62704
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2704020
BS

Professional summary


Barry Craig Stark is a registered financial advisor currently at SIKICH FINANCIAL located in Springfield, Illinois and SIKICH CORPORATE FINANCE LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.

Barry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Barry has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 14, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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) Sikich;investment related;1415 W. Diehl Road,Ste. 400,Naperville,IL 60563;broker dealer/RIA;chief compliance officer;11/28/2016;160 hrs/month;6.5 hrs/month;chief compliance officer for an unaffiliated broker dealer and RIA 2) Sikich Insurance Group LLC, Vice President/Treasurer. No compensation, zero hours per month. Just a placeholder officer for this LLC until it is wound down. Sikich Insurance Group LLC is wholly owned by Sikich LLP. 3) Sikich Insurance Group LLC; Investment related: yes; 1415 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 400, Naperville, IL 60563; Nature or Structure of Business: LLC which is an insurance agency to sell non-variable products; Position: Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President; Start date: 12/15/2023; hours per month: 0; securities trading hours 0; Duties: Just acting as a placeholder officer until this entity is wound down in the next few years

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Barry Craig Stark's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 7, 2016 - Present

SIKICH FINANCIAL

Office #1: 3051 Hollis Drive 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62704
RIA
CRD#: 142640
Springfield, IL
Current

December 7, 2016 - Present

SIKICH CORPORATE FINANCE LLC

Office #1: 1415 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 400, Naperville, IL 60563
BD
CRD#: 149024
NAPERVILLE, IL
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 1415 W. Diehl Road Suite 400, Naperville, IL 60563
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

January 3, 2017 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

June 2, 2016 - November 23, 2016

BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120110
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 2, 2016 - November 23, 2016

BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15834
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 10, 2008 - March 16, 2016

MESIROW FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111135
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

March 10, 2008 - March 16, 2016

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

December 2, 2006 - March 10, 2008

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

December 2, 2006 - March 10, 2008

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

October 20, 2005 - October 23, 2006

VISION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46609
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

June 3, 2005 - October 16, 2006

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7927
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

July 6, 2000 - October 16, 2006

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

February 16, 1998 - June 30, 2000

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 26, 1996 - February 6, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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".
SF
SIKICH FINANCIAL
SIKICH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | SIKICH RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES LLC | SIKICH FINANCIAL

CRD#: 142640 / SEC#: 801-110142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 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.
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
Connecticut
(7/1/2021)
RR
Illinois
(12/7/2016)
IAR
Illinois
(12/7/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/15/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(7/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/14/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SIKICH FINANCIAL
SIKICH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | SIKICH RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES LLC | SIKICH FINANCIAL

CRD#: 142640 / SEC#: 801-110142

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
3051 Hollis Drive 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62704
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 862-1843
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIKICH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC ADV PART 2 (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,236
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 919,996,863

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


SIKICH FINANCIAL

CRD#: 142640Springfield, IL 62704

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Barry Stark

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Nicholas P Hagan
Nicholas HaganAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
IAR
RR
Lodi, CA
JC
Jamie CohenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS SECURITIES LLC
PR
NEW YORK, NY
Douglas Kelly
Douglas KellyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Latham, NY
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics