Todd Barker Sr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with companies, institutions, families, and individuals across the United States to address their financial matters. Todd applies his industry experience to determine clients' objectives, develop asset allocations, select and review professional investment managers, and make adjustments as necessary. His team assists clients with services including banking, lending through Bank of America, insurance, trust, and other financial solutions.
He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP). Todd earned both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and obtained a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and accounting from the Henry B. Tippie School of Management at the University of Iowa. His certifications were completed in collaboration with the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the University of Chicago Booth School of Management.
Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Todd is involved in various community organizations such as the City of Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment, the Cedar Rapids Country Club board, and the board of JDRF Iowa-Nebraska. He has also served on boards including the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Todd supports a range of community initiatives and prioritizes client outcomes in his advisory approach.