Barron Akins has been an investment adviser representative at Oakworth Asset Management since February 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Barron Akins holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Florida State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Oakworth Asset Management, LLC is a Birmingham, AL firm with $846M under management, 565 clients and 19 advisers across 4 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Barron Akins is Client Advisor, Wealth Management at Oakworth in the Central Carolinas. He has more than a decade of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners, and in his role at Oakworth works on integrating investment management, banking, credit, liquidity and estate planning considerations. Before joining Oakworth he was a vice president and private banking advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and he previously held senior advisory and strategy roles at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and Truist.
Barron Akins’ longest registration was 7 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2015–2022). Before joining Oakworth Asset Management in 2026, Barron Akins was registered through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- – present · under a yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 335388
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC– · 1 yearCharlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 79
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 7 yearsPonte Vedra Beach, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Investment adviser representative registrations
Barron Akins is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since February 2026.
- North CarolinaSince 16 February 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 18 February 2015 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 January 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Barron Belvin Akins
- CRD
- 6343095
- Firm
- Oakworth Asset Management · CRD 335388
- Office
- 6000 Fairview Rd., Ste. 125, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- oakworth.com
Where does Barron Akins work?
Barron Akins is an investment adviser representative registered through Oakworth Asset Management, LLC since February 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Barron Akins a financial advisor?
Yes. Barron Akins has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Oakworth Asset Management since February 2026.
How many years of experience does Barron Akins have?
Barron Akins has 9 years in the financial industry, since November 2016, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Barron Akins passed?
Barron Akins has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2015. FINRA credited Barron Akins with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Barron Akins work before Oakworth Asset Management?
Before Oakworth Asset Management, Barron Akins was registered through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, June 2024 to January 2026; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, February 2015 to September 2022.
Where is Barron Akins based?
Barron Akins’ registered office is in Charlotte, NC.
Is Barron Akins registered with FINRA?
No. Barron Akins has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Barron Akins’ record?
Search CRD 6343095 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Barron Akins’ full registration record.
