Eric Barden has been President of Barden Capital Management since September 2006, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Barden Capital Management, Inc. is a firm with $184M under management, 202 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Eric Barden is President and Portfolio Manager of Barden Capital. He began as a volunteer for a local investment adviser while still attending university, then worked full-time with a newly formed mutual fund company for the next 12 years. He has appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg and is actively involved with the CFA Institute and the Austin Society of Financial Analysts.
Professional designations
Listed by Barden Capital Management
- CFA
Investment adviser representative registrations
Eric Barden is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since September 2006.
- TexasSince 26 September 2006
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 June 1996 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 20 June 1996 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 March 1996 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Eric David Barden
- CRD
- 2720982
- Firm
- Barden Capital Management · CRD 141769
- Role
- President
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bardencapital.com
Where does Eric Barden work?
Eric Barden has been President of Barden Capital Management, Inc. since September 2006, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Eric Barden a financial advisor?
Yes. Eric Barden has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Barden Capital Management since September 2006.
How many years of experience does Eric Barden have?
Eric Barden has 20 years in the financial industry, since September 2006, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Eric Barden passed?
Eric Barden has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 1996.
Is Eric Barden registered with FINRA?
No. Eric Barden has no current broker registration.
Is Eric Barden a CFA charterholder?
Barden Capital Management lists Eric Barden with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Eric Barden’s record?
Search CRD 2720982 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Eric Barden’s full registration record.
