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James Baker

Director; Limited Partner at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors

Investment adviser registrationHouston, TXSEC record checked 17 October 2026

21
Years in the industry
11
Years at the firm
5
Adviser firms
2
State registrations

IAPD record retrieved 17 October 2026SEC record

James Baker is Director; Limited Partner of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., a Houston investment adviser managing $34.1B. James Baker has been registered through Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors since 12 January 2015, has 21 years in the industry across 5 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66.

Role at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors

Title on Schedule A
Director; Limited Partner
Control
James Baker is a control person of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors.
Ownership
An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
Tenure
James Baker has held the filed role since October 2021.

The firm

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.
Houston, TX

Form ADV filed 6 August 2026

$34.1B AUM113 clients142 advisers7 offices

Career on record

James Baker has been registered through Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors since January 2015.

Firms and exams, newest first
  1. Ka Credit Advisors Ii, LLCCurrent
    – present · 6 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 311657
  2. Ka Credit Advisors, LLCCurrent
    – present · 6 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 306753
  3. Ka Credit Advisors, LLC
    – · under a year
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 306753
  4. Kayne Anderson Fund Advisors, LLC
    – · 4 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 306062
  5. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.p.Current
    – present · 12 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104536
  6. Ka Fund Advisors, LLCCurrent
    – present · 20 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141037
  7. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP
    – · 9 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104536
  8. Passed Series 66 · 2005
  9. Passed Series 7 and Series 63 · 1998

Registrations and exams

James Baker has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Texas and has passed 3 qualifying exams.

Texas18 September 2006
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved
Texas12 January 2015
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved, resident

Examinations

Series 6623 July 2005
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6314 December 1998
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 722 September 1998
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Individual record

Full name
James Charles Baker
CRD
2930819
Firm
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.
Registration status
Investment adviser registration
Office
811 MAIN STREET, 14TH FLOOR, Houston, TX 77002
Firm bio
kayneanderson.com

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Background

Kayne Anderson identifies Jim Baker as managing partner and co-head of its energy infrastructure strategies. Official firm biography

Education

  • He earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University.Official firm biography

Common questions

Where does James Baker work?

James Baker has been Director; Limited Partner of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. since October 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 6 August 2026

Is James Baker a financial advisor?

Yes. James Baker has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Texas, through Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors since January 2015, as of 17 October 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Baker have?

James Baker has worked in the financial industry for 21 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 24 July 2005, across 5 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

What exams has James Baker passed?

James Baker has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1998.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

Where is James Baker based?

James Baker’s registered office is in Houston, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

Leadership at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors

  • Paul Blank
    Chief Executive Officer; Limited Partner
  • Albert Rabil
    Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Ka Real Estate; Limited Partner
  • Paul Stapleton
    Chief Financial Officer; Limited Partner
  • Michael O'Neil
    Chief Compliance Officer; Limited Partner
  • Matthew Barbabella
    General Counsel; Limited Partner; Director
  • Douglas Goodwillie
    Director; Limited Partner
  • Richard Kayne
    Co-Chairman & Founder; Limited Partner
  • Terrence Quinn
    Vice Chairman; Limited Partner
  • Sydney Selznick
    Director; Limited Partner
  • Robert Sinnott
    Co-Chairman; Limited Partner
  • Daniel Weingeist
    Director; Limited Partner

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2930819. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., filed 6 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.

Retrieved 17 October 2026. The SEC record may have been amended since.

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This profile is compiled from public regulatory records and the firm's own published materials, and is provided for informational purposes only. Niva Wealth is not affiliated with James Baker or Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. and makes no representation about the quality of their services. This directory does not report disciplinary history, in either direction.