# John Barker

> John Barker is a fee-only financial advisor at Elgethun Capital Management in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who holds the CFA credential. John charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed).

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Elgethun Capital Management
- **Based in:** Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.14B across 943 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **CRD:** 5761066 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5761066)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in SD, TX
- **Firm size:** 13 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.elgethuncapitalmanagement.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Barker a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and Elgethun Capital Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does John charge for financial advice?

John charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does John charge?

According to Elgethun Capital Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is John Barker based?

John Barker is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

### What credentials does John Barker hold?

John Barker holds the CFA credential.

### Is John Barker registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Barker is registered as an investment adviser representative in SD and TX (CRD 5761066), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Elgethun Capital Management manage?

Elgethun Capital Management reports $1.14B across 943 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Barker?

Through John's website, www.elgethuncapitalmanagement.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5761066): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.elgethun.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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