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Carmen Barncord

Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Operations at Martin Capital Advisors in San Antonio, TX

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Carmen Barncord is Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Operations of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, an investment adviser managing $182M, and works from its San Antonio, TX office. Carmen Barncord has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Martin Capital Advisors since 4 May 2016, has 10 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

10
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Carmen Barncord has been Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Operations of Martin Capital Advisors since January 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Carmen Barncord holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Martin Capital Advisors, LLP is a San Antonio, TX firm with $182M under management, 84 clients and 8 advisers across 4 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Darby Barncord is Partner and chief compliance officer of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP. She joined the firm in 2016. Barncord works with the managing partner to facilitate client communications, streamline office operations and maintain compliance across the firm.

  1. – present · 10 years
    San Antonio, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108529

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Martin Capital Advisors

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Carmen Barncord is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since May 2016.

  • TexasSince 4 May 2016

Examinations

Series 654 May 2016
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Carmen Darby Barncord
CRD
6599190
Firm
Martin Capital Advisors · CRD 108529
Role
Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Operations
Office
40 NE LOOP 410, #602, San Antonio, TX 78216
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Carmen Barncord work?

Carmen Barncord has been Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Operations of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP since January 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 9 February 2026

Is Carmen Barncord a financial advisor?

Yes. Carmen Barncord has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Martin Capital Advisors since May 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Carmen Barncord have?

Carmen Barncord has 10 years in the financial industry, since May 2016, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Carmen Barncord passed?

Carmen Barncord passed the Series 65 in May 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Carmen Barncord based?

Carmen Barncord’s registered office is in San Antonio, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Carmen Barncord registered with FINRA?

No. Carmen Barncord has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Carmen Barncord a CFP?

Martin Capital Advisors lists Carmen Barncord with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Darby Barncord, CFP® biography, martincapital.com

How can I verify Carmen Barncord’s record?

Search CRD 6599190 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Carmen Barncord’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Martin Capital Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6599190, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, filed 9 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Martin Capital Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.