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Gary Leon Barker

Investment Adviser Representative at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

Sherman, TXCRD #2485200Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
30 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Gary Leon Barker is an investment adviser representative with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. in Sherman, TX, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 1996 and have been registered with 3 firms, including National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY) and Commonwealth Financial Network. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Texas
Broker:
7 states and territories

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 7/28/2012
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/28/1994
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/22/1994
Series 51
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Passed 5/19/2009
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 11/8/2008

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current
5/25/2026 – Sherman, TX
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
10/17/2016 – 12/31/2023Sherman, TX
National Planning Corporation ("NPC OF America" IN FL & NY)
8/6/2012 – 11/17/2016Sherman, TX
Commonwealth Financial Network
1/6/1999 – 8/6/2012Sherman, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Barker Investment Services
    Apr 1995 – May 2026Sherman, TX
  2. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
    May 2026 – no end date reportedFairfield, IA
  3. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
    May 2026 – no end date reportedFairfield, IA
  4. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
    Oct 2016 – Dec 2023Fairfield, IA
  5. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.
    Oct 2016 – Dec 2023Fairfield, IA
  6. Barker Legacy Financial
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedSherman, TX

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

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  • Commissions
  • Hourly
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  • Other

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersMarket TimingEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
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Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
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Main office:
Fairfield, IA
SEC file number:
801-63930

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Form ADV data as of September 11, 2026

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