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Barclay Nelson

Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at Birch Capital Management in Dallas, TX

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Barclay Nelson is Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Birch Capital Management, LLC, an investment adviser managing $235M, and works from its Dallas, TX office. Barclay Nelson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Birch Capital Management since 27 May 2010, has 16 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 22, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65.

16
Years in industry
16
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Barclay Nelson has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Birch Capital Management since July 2004, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Birch Capital Management, LLC is a firm with $235M under management, 35 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Barclay Nelson is Founder of Birch Capital Management. He established the firm in 2010 to continue a succession of family office investment management. Before becoming a portfolio manager, he gained experience in management consulting, portfolio analytics and capital markets. He is a member of the Dallas CFA Society and a Director of the Nelson Family Foundation and The Margaret and Mary Nelson Family Foundation.

  1. – present · 16 years
    Dallas, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152302

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Birch Capital Management

  • CFA
  • CAIA
  • CFP

Investment adviser representative registrations

Barclay Nelson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since May 2010.

  • TexasSince 27 May 2010

Examinations

Series 6513 October 2008
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 730 September 2008
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6317 January 2007
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 229 January 2007
Name
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Barclay D Nelson
CRD
5269340
Firm
Birch Capital Management · CRD 152302
Role
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
Dallas, TX
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2010
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
birchcm.com

Common questions

Where does Barclay Nelson work?

Barclay Nelson has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Birch Capital Management, LLC since July 2004, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 2 September 2026

Is Barclay Nelson a financial advisor?

Yes. Barclay Nelson has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Birch Capital Management since May 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Barclay Nelson have?

Barclay Nelson has 16 years in the financial industry, since May 2010, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Barclay Nelson passed?

Barclay Nelson has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 22, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 22, was passed in January 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Barclay Nelson based?

Barclay Nelson’s registered office is in Dallas, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Barclay Nelson registered with FINRA?

No. Barclay Nelson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Barclay Nelson a CFP?

Birch Capital Management lists Barclay Nelson with the CFP credential (“CFP”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Barclay Nelson, CFA, CAIA, CFP biography, birchcm.com

Is Barclay Nelson a CFA charterholder?

Birch Capital Management lists Barclay Nelson with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Barclay Nelson, CFA, CAIA, CFP biography, birchcm.com

How can I verify Barclay Nelson’s record?

Search CRD 5269340 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Barclay Nelson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5269340, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Birch Capital Management, LLC, filed 2 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Birch Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.