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John Alexander Barga

Advisor at OSAIC — Versailles, OH

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

7 years

Location

Versailles, OH 45380

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,847

Across 3,554 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

John Barga is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and various insurance agencies. He is actively involved in multiple local nonprofit organizations, including serving as a board member of the Darke County Foundation and holding leadership roles with the Versailles Knights of Columbus, Versailles Lions Club, and VAPPA. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex platform that integrates discretionary and third-party management options.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Private / alternative investments

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range from $500 to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth clients.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program $0 - Program minimum varies by investment product and manager: Advisory fees negotiable; examples include up to 1.50% annually on certain program annuities $0+: Advisory Representatives negotiate fees individually, ranging up to several percentage points depending on service and client

Commissions

Advisory Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance product sales made through the affiliated broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly rates for financial planning and consulting services generally range from $50 to $750 per hour.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Minimum fee: No specific minimum fee amount disclosed; fees are negotiable and negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered on hourly basis ($0 - $750/hour) or fixed fee basis (up to $25,000 or more for complex cases).

Location

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Versailles, OH

10511 Kley Road

Versailles OH 45380

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

7 years of industry experience

OSAIC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Versailles, OH

Edward Jones

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

St Louis, MO

State Farm VP Management Corp

2021 - Present • 5 years

Beavercreek, OH

John Barga Insurance Agency

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Bevercreek, OH

State Farm Corporate

2021 - 2021 • 1 year

Dallas, TX

State Farm VP Management Corp.

2021 - 2021 • 1 year

Fairborn, OH

State Farm VP Management Corp.

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Huber Heights, OH

Ronnie Redd Insurance Agency

2017 - 2021 • 4 years

Huber Heights, OH

Josh Brooks Insurance Agency

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Versailles, OH

Wright State University

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Celina, OH

Wright State University

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

Dayton, OH

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Business activities & affiliations

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Trent M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Trent May is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Financial Designs since 2009 and also maintains roles at CFD Investments, Inc. and May Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Nordecke and acts as Matchday Operations Director for Columbus Crew matches and related events. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an asset-class model allocation approach informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing, with various fee structures and platform options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Craig D

Series 63

Ft Loramie, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Craig Drees is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Creative Financial Designs since 2010 and has longstanding roles at Security Counselors, Standard Life, and D.B.A. Dree's Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns SMD Insurance Consultants, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing, with flexible billing arrangements and affiliated services in insurance, tax, and real estate.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Adam F

CFP®

Sidney, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Adam Fullenkamp is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Sidney, Ohio. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2021 and is also involved with Seniormark, where he participates in Medicare health insurance sales. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations adjusted by an Executive Investment Committee and offers specialized services including Biblically Responsible Investing strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Daniel H

CFP®, Series 66

Sidney, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Daniel Hoelscher is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. since 2019. He has also been associated with SeniorMark, LLC since 2009 and works as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial advising, he is president of LoveTruthFully, Inc., a nonprofit focused on teaching Christians. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations with multiple risk objectives and offers Biblically Responsible Investing strategies, supported by an Executive Investment Committee and third-party research.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Douglas S

Series 63

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Douglas Shields is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2000 and is also affiliated with May Financial Group and CFD Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as vice president of CD Shields Farm. Creative Financial Designs serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of investment strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with flexible billing options and a suite of affiliated financial and advisory services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Terry M

ChFC®, Series 63

Greenville, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Terry May is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Greenville, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2003 and also serves as president of May Financial Group Inc., an independent insurance sales business. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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