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John M. Barker

SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA
Darien, CT 06820
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CRD#: 6187222
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Professional summary


John M Barker is a registered financial advisor currently at SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC. located in Darien, Connecticut and SPROTT GLOBAL RESOURCE INVESTMENTS LTD located in Carlsbad, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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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.
MONETARY METALS; INVESTMENT RELATED; 7014 E CAMELBACK RD, STE B100A, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251; GOLD AND BULLION LEASING/BUYING/SELLING; BROKER; SELL GOLD LEASES; START DATE 4/17/2019; 2 HOURS/MONTH; SELLING GOLD LEASES MILES FRANKLIN LTD; 801 TWELVE OAKS CENETER DR, WAYZATA MN 55391; INVESTMENT-RELATED; GOLD BULLION SALES; BROKER; START DATE 12/2018; 1 HOUR/MONTH; SELL BULLION Name of Business: AIR BNB; online business (room rental) based in San Francisco, CA; position: facilitator of renting own living space, spare bedroom; number of hours/month devoted: 4 hours per month, zero during business hours; not investment related; start date: May 2015. BITCLOUT - THE SURFING ECONOMIST; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 817 KALPATI CIRCLE 116, CARLSBAD CA 92008; BLOG; BLOGGER; START DATE 04/14/2021; APPROX 5 HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS. VINOVEST; Not Investment-Related; 9900 Culver Blvd PHE, Culver City, CA 90232; Wine investments; Referrals; February 2023; Approximately 5 hours devoted per month, none during trading hours; Refers clients to Vinovest for a commission. CRAFT DISTILLING GROUP; Investment-Related; 51a George Street TW9 1HJ London, UK; Broker for whiskey investments (casks) and potential distillery ownership; July 2024; Approximately 10 hours devoted per month, none during trading hours; Connects company with potential investors. PORTUGARL FARM; Not Investment-Related; Lamego, Portugal; Owner/Partner of a blueberry farm; October 2024; Approximately 20 hours devoted per month, none during trading hours; Managed by a third party, but will receive profits.

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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

May 10, 2016 - Present

SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC.

Office #1: 320 Post Road Suite 230, Darien, CT 06820
RIA
CRD#: 139022
Darien, CT
Current

May 9, 2016 - Present

SPROTT GLOBAL RESOURCE INVESTMENTS LTD

Office #1: 1910 Palomar Point Way Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
BD
CRD#: 35878
Carlsbad, CA
Past

August 25, 2015 - April 26, 2016

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 25, 2014 - April 26, 2016

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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
SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC.
SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC. | TERRA RESOURCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | TERRA RESOURCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | SPROTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPROTT FAMILY OFFICE

CRD#: 139022 / SEC#: 801-66131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2006 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
(5/9/2016)
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Alaska
(5/9/2016)
RR
Arizona
(5/9/2016)
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Arkansas
(5/9/2016)
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California
(5/9/2016)
IAR
California
(5/10/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/9/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(5/9/2016)
RR
Delaware
(5/9/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/9/2016)
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Florida
(5/9/2016)
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Georgia
(5/9/2016)
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Hawaii
(5/9/2016)
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Idaho
(5/9/2016)
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Illinois
(5/9/2016)
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Indiana
(5/9/2016)
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Iowa
(5/9/2016)
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Kansas
(5/9/2016)
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Kentucky
(5/9/2016)
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Louisiana
(5/9/2016)
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Maine
(5/9/2016)
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Maryland
(5/9/2016)
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Massachusetts
(5/9/2016)
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Michigan
(5/9/2016)
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Minnesota
(5/9/2016)
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Mississippi
(5/9/2016)
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Missouri
(5/9/2016)
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Montana
(5/9/2016)
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Nebraska
(5/9/2016)
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Nevada
(5/9/2016)
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New Hampshire
(5/9/2016)
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New Jersey
(5/9/2016)
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New Mexico
(5/9/2016)
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New York
(5/9/2016)
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North Carolina
(5/10/2016)
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North Dakota
(5/9/2016)
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Ohio
(5/9/2016)
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Oklahoma
(5/9/2016)
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Oregon
(5/9/2016)
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Pennsylvania
(5/9/2016)
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Puerto Rico
(5/9/2016)
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Rhode Island
(5/9/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(5/9/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(5/9/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(5/9/2016)
RR
Texas
(5/9/2016)
RR
Utah
(5/9/2016)
RR
Vermont
(5/9/2016)
RR
Virginia
(5/9/2016)
RR
Washington
(5/9/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(5/9/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/9/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(5/9/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/13/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/7/2015
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC.
SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC. | TERRA RESOURCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | TERRA RESOURCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | SPROTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPROTT FAMILY OFFICE

CRD#: 139022 / SEC#: 801-66131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
320 Post Road Suite 230, Darien, CT 06820
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 656-2400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA, INC. ADV PART 2A JUNE 2, 2025 (6/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,613
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,636,738,041

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Company Information


SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC.

CRD#: 139022Darien, CT 06820

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