Ryan Barnhill: $70K Complaint Against LPL Advisor

A recent investor complaint against San Diego, California financial advisor Ryan Barnhill (CRD# 6335285) alleges that he made unauthorized trades. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LPL Financial, doing business as Barnhill Wealth Management.

Mr. Barnhill’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed inApril 2025, it alleges that as a representative of Edward Jones, he made unauthorized transactions involving the sale of equities and treasuries as well as the purchase of a new stock. The pending complaint alleges damages of $70,000.

Barnhill Wealth Management’s website includes a profile of Mr. Barnhill in which he describes his approach to working with firm clients. “I can help you connect to and work toward your goals through conversations about what’s important to you – your family, occupation, hobbies and dreams – and then work with you to break down those goals into manageable steps,” he explains. “From high-net-worth families to business owners, my clients can count on me to help them navigate the emotional side of investing and to simplify the often-overwhelming nature of financial management.”

On a separate page, the firm describes its mission and commitment to high standards of integrity. “We endeavor to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with only the highest quality information, services, and products to help you pursue your goals,” it states. “We will continuously focus on doing what is right for you, your family and your situation.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Ryan Barnhill holds 10 years of securities industry experience. Based in San Diego, California, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LPL Financial since 2023, doing business as Barnhill Wealth Management. He was previously registered with Edward Jones in La Mesa, California from 2014 until 2023. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; and the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7. He holds 15 state licenses. (Information current as of May 19, 2025.)

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