Samuel E. Barker

SMART MONEY GROUP

Eastland, TX 76448

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CRD#: 7636150

Professional summary

Samuel Ethan Barker, who also goes by Sam Ethan Barker, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC located in Eastland, Texas.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Samuel has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sam Ethan Barker

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 5, 2023 - Present

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448

RIA

CRD#: 284187

Eastland, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Texas
(4/5/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/5/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 895, Eastland, TX 76448

Phone number

(254) 629-3866

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 368,881,695

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Samuel E. Barker

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/5/2023

Current Firm

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

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