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Mclean A. Barnes

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CRD#: 5047440
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mclean Andrew Barnes, who also goes by Andrew Barnes, was a registered financial professional .

Mclean is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Mclean had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew Barnes

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 15, 2018 - August 21, 2020

ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108211
Chicago, IL
Past

July 14, 2018 - August 21, 2020

ARIEL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38333
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 18, 2008 - March 8, 2010

HOVDE GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25425
INVERNESS, IL
Past

November 26, 2007 - June 3, 2008

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

September 12, 2007 - November 26, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

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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ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC
ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 108211 / SEC#: 801-18767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/15/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/1/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AI
ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC
ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 108211 / SEC#: 801-18767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 East Randolph Street Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60601-6505
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 726-0140
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
120

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARIEL INVESTMENTS PART 2A BROCHURE (10/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts168
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,369,706,772

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Company Information


ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 108211

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