Barden Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and publishing newsletters. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Barden Capital Management reports 202 clients. They include 160 individual clients and 42 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($184M across 203 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 79% | 34% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 21% | 66% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
| Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses | Not reported | 0% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 160 | $62.1M | 33.8% | $388K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 42 | $121M | 66.2% | $2.89M |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 202 | $184M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 160
- Regulatory AUM
- $62.1M
- AUM share
- 33.8%
- Avg. per client
- $388K
- Clients
- 42
- Regulatory AUM
- $121M
- AUM share
- 66.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.89M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
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- $0
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- 0.0%
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
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- AUM share
- 0.0%
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- Clients
- Fewer than 5
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Total
- Clients
- 202
- Regulatory AUM
- $184M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Barden Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Eric Barden owns 50% to 75% of Barden Capital Management. The leadership team of Barden Capital Management includes President Eric Barden and Chief Compliance Officer Ryan Barden. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
Eric BardenPresident
Ryan BardenChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 50% to 75% of Barden Capital Management, Inc.
Eric Barden
Control person · since September 2006
- Owns 25% to 50% of Barden Capital Management, Inc.
Ryan Barden
Control person · since October 2006
Barden Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $135M (June 2022) to $184M (February 2026); clients rose from 173 to 202 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $184M | 202 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $158M | 184 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $132M | 183 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $121M | 177 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2022 | $135M | 173 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Barden Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address with no US state reported.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Barden Capital Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- bardencapital.com
- Phone
- 512-366-8081
- @barden-capital-management
- SEC file
- 801-126158
- Structure
- Delaware corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Barden Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($60M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Barden Capital Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co. Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $60M100%
At year end, Barden Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (47%) and funds (37%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks47%
- Funds37%
- Bonds13%
- Investment grade corporate bonds12%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Barden Capital Management have?
Barden Capital Management has 202 clients and manages $184 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 160 individual clients and 42 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 February 2026
What services does Barden Capital Management offer?
Barden Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and publishing newsletters.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Barden Capital Management use?
Barden Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $60M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Barden Capital Management have?
Barden Capital Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Barden Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Barden Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 47% exchange-traded equities, 37% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% investment grade corporate bonds, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Barden Capital Management?
Barden Capital Management’s direct owners are Eric Barden (50% to 75%) and Ryan Barden (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 February 2026
How does Barden Capital Management get paid?
Barden Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Barden Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Barden Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 22 July 2022. Its CRD number is 141769 and its SEC file number is 801-126158.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Barden Capital Management?
Its phone number is 512-366-8081. Its website is bardencapital.com.