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Thomas J. Barko

STONEX ADVISORS
Mobile, AL 36609
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CRD#: 4729765
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Professional summary


Thomas Joseph Barko is a registered financial advisor currently at STONEX ADVISORS INC. located in Mobile, Alabama and STONEX SECURITIES INC. located in Mobile, Alabama.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Thomas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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)DAVE RAMSEY ENDORSED LOCAL PROVIDER; YES, INVESTMENT RELATED; BRENTWOOD, TN; LEADS ARE GENERATED THROUGH THE DAVE RAMSEY SHOW; ENDORSED LOCAL PROVIDER FOR BALDWIN COUNTY, AL.; 3/15/2010; 8-10 HOURS PER MONTH ; 6-8 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS; I EDUCATE PEOPLE ON INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE OPTIONS. 2)Eye Heart World PO Box 5192 DePere, WI 54115 Nature: Non Profit dedicated to fighting human trafficking Non-investment related Position: Board Member Duties: Board of Directors Start Date: 5/2015 Approximate Hours Devoted to Business: 2 per month Approximate Hours Devoted During Market Hours: none BARKO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; YES, INVESTMENT RELATED; 22787 US HIGHWAY 98 SUITE E-4, FAIRHOPE, AL. 36532; TAX PURPOSES- PAY EXPENSES OF BUSINESS THROUGH THIS ENTITY; SOLE MEMBER; 10/2009; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; TAX PURPOSES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2016 - Present

STONEX ADVISORS INC.

Office #1: 3775 B Professional Parkway, Mobile, AL 36609Office #2: 22787 Hwy 98 E-4, Fairhope, AL 36532
RIA
CRD#: 174182
Mobile, AL
Current

October 15, 2009 - Present

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 3775 B Professional Parkway, Mobile, AL 36609Office #2: 22787 Hwy 98 E-4, Fairhope, AL 36532
BD
CRD#: 18456
Mobile, AL
Past

October 15, 2009 - June 30, 2016

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
FAIRHOPE, AL
Past

January 10, 2007 - October 15, 2009

COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108950
MOBILE, AL
Past

January 10, 2007 - October 15, 2009

COLONIAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111668
MOBILE, AL
Past

October 4, 2006 - December 15, 2006

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
MOBILE, AL
Past

May 11, 2004 - August 21, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
MOBILE, AL
Past

April 19, 2004 - August 21, 2006

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
MOBILE, AL
Past

April 5, 2004 - April 21, 2004

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 9, 2004 - April 21, 2004

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
MOBILE, AL

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".
SA
STONEX ADVISORS INC.
ABERDEEN FINANCIAL GROUP | WOYTOWICH WISLOSKI INVESTMENT GROUP | WOODEN INVESTMENTS | WILLOWBY ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | WAINWRIGHT LAVENTIS | WAHFELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TEWKSBURY FINANCIAL LLC | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STURM FINANCIAL SERVICES | STREET FINANICAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STORMS AND ROWDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX ADVISORS INC. | STONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STERNE AGEE INVESTMENT ADVISOR SERVICES, INC. | SPARGER INVESTMENTS | SMART MONEY STRATEGIES, INC. | SA STONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC. | RON COITE & ASSOCIATES | ROBERTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RKB INVESTMENTS | RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RICHMOND FINANCIAL LLC | REGENCY FINANICAL GROUP, LLC | REDSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | QUARRY LAKES FINANCIAL GROUP | PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ONE SOURCE FINANCIAL GROUP | OLDE HICKORY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OAK CREST FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | NUFRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEBEL FINANCIAL | MORRIS, SMITH & HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MANAGED LEGACY WEALTH COUNSEL | LIFESCOPE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES | LEGACY INVESTMENT PLANNING | LANNIGAN SECURITIES | LANEY FINANCIAL | LANCE HOCUTT FINANCIAL GROUP | LAKE NORMAN ADVISORS LLC | KPJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEVIN DICK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO | KENNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEITH FORD AND ASSOCIATES | KAIROS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | INTEGRARISK CORP | IM WEALTH PARTNERS | HOVANIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HLM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HIZNAY & ASSOCIATES | HENRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | HEADWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH FINANCIAL | GRUDZINSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | GRANDVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | GEORGE STRATEGIC WEALTH | ELLEDGE, BAIN, SIDES, LLC | EAGLE CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DON LEDFORD ASSOCIATES, LLC | DILWORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | CWT FINANCIAL | CRESS WEALTH STRATEGIES | COX FINANCIAL CORPORATION | CORLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC. | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHAD J. KARL | BUSSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BURLESON DAWKINS INC. | BARNEGAT FINANCIAL | BARKO FINANCIAL | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 174182 / SEC#: 801-80747

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2014 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.
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
Alabama
(10/15/2009)
IAR
Alabama
(6/30/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(4/23/2025)
RR
California
(8/19/2019)
RR
Colorado
(4/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(12/11/2009)
RR
Georgia
(4/15/2013)
RR
Illinois
(4/23/2025)
RR
Indiana
(11/26/2018)
RR
Kansas
(9/8/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(10/27/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(4/1/2025)
RR
Maryland
(4/23/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(9/24/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(4/6/2010)
RR
New York
(4/23/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/31/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(10/9/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/23/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/24/2018)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2019)
RR
Virginia
(4/23/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/28/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
STONEX ADVISORS INC.
ABERDEEN FINANCIAL GROUP | WOYTOWICH WISLOSKI INVESTMENT GROUP | WOODEN INVESTMENTS | WILLOWBY ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | WAINWRIGHT LAVENTIS | WAHFELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TEWKSBURY FINANCIAL LLC | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STURM FINANCIAL SERVICES | STREET FINANICAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STORMS AND ROWDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX ADVISORS INC. | STONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STERNE AGEE INVESTMENT ADVISOR SERVICES, INC. | SPARGER INVESTMENTS | SMART MONEY STRATEGIES, INC. | SA STONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC. | RON COITE & ASSOCIATES | ROBERTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RKB INVESTMENTS | RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RICHMOND FINANCIAL LLC | REGENCY FINANICAL GROUP, LLC | REDSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | QUARRY LAKES FINANCIAL GROUP | PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ONE SOURCE FINANCIAL GROUP | OLDE HICKORY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OAK CREST FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | NUFRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEBEL FINANCIAL | MORRIS, SMITH & HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MANAGED LEGACY WEALTH COUNSEL | LIFESCOPE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES | LEGACY INVESTMENT PLANNING | LANNIGAN SECURITIES | LANEY FINANCIAL | LANCE HOCUTT FINANCIAL GROUP | LAKE NORMAN ADVISORS LLC | KPJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEVIN DICK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO | KENNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEITH FORD AND ASSOCIATES | KAIROS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | INTEGRARISK CORP | IM WEALTH PARTNERS | HOVANIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HLM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HIZNAY & ASSOCIATES | HENRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | HEADWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH FINANCIAL | GRUDZINSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | GRANDVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | GEORGE STRATEGIC WEALTH | ELLEDGE, BAIN, SIDES, LLC | EAGLE CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DON LEDFORD ASSOCIATES, LLC | DILWORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | CWT FINANCIAL | CRESS WEALTH STRATEGIES | COX FINANCIAL CORPORATION | CORLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC. | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHAD J. KARL | BUSSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BURLESON DAWKINS INC. | BARNEGAT FINANCIAL | BARKO FINANCIAL | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 174182 / SEC#: 801-80747

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Perimeter Park South Suite 500 West, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 292-2411
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
233

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAI ADV2A 072825 (7/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,988
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,515,278,523

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/27/2025
Cover Page
02/27/2024
01/20/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


STONEX ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 174182Mobile, AL 36609

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