Matthew Barnes has been an investment adviser representative at Golden Reserve Retirement since March 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Matthew Barnes holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Franklin University.
Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC is a Dublin, OH firm with $544M under management, 2,008 clients and 22 advisers across 46 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Matthew Barnes is a Retirement Planner of Golden Reserve. He is a former police officer who moved into financial services as a retirement planner.
Matthew Barnes’ longest registration is the current one, 2 years at Golden Reserve Retirement since 2024. Before joining Golden Reserve Retirement in 2024, Matthew Barnes was registered through Prudential Financial Planning Services.
- – present · 2 yearsGahanna, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283588
- Prudential Financial Planning Services– · under a yearColumbus, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5685
Investment adviser representative registrations
Matthew Barnes is registered as an investment adviser representative in 10 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2024; the most recent is Indiana, in February 2026.
- ArizonaSince 28 January 2026
- FloridaSince 25 August 2025
- IndianaSince 11 February 2026
- MissouriSince 26 January 2026
- NebraskaSince 26 January 2026
- North CarolinaSince 23 January 2026
- OhioSince 21 March 2024
- PennsylvaniaSince 26 January 2026
- TexasResidentSince 26 January 2026
- VirginiaSince 27 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 May 2023 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 April 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 31 December 2022 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Matthew C Barnes
- CRD
- 7685413
- Firm
- Golden Reserve Retirement · CRD 283588
- Office
- 698 Morrison Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- goldenreserve.com
Where does Matthew Barnes work?
Matthew Barnes is an investment adviser representative registered through Golden Reserve Retirement, LLC since March 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Matthew Barnes a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Barnes has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, through Golden Reserve Retirement since March 2024.
How many years of experience does Matthew Barnes have?
Matthew Barnes has 3 years in the financial industry, since May 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Matthew Barnes passed?
Matthew Barnes has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 66 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in December 2022.
Where did Matthew Barnes work before Golden Reserve Retirement?
Before Golden Reserve Retirement, Matthew Barnes was registered through Prudential Financial Planning Services, June 2023 to March 2024.
Where is Matthew Barnes based?
Matthew Barnes’ registered office is in Gahanna, OH.
Is Matthew Barnes registered with FINRA?
No. Matthew Barnes has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Matthew Barnes’ record?
Search CRD 7685413 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Barnes’ full registration record.
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