John Barker

John Barker serves as President at Elgethun Capital Management in Sioux Falls, SD. In this capacity, he leads the firm's overall strategic direction, manages client relationships, and oversees portfolio management activities, ensuring clients receive tailored investment solutions aligned with their objectives. His role encompasses guiding the investment team and setting the firm’s philosophy in response to evolving economic and market conditions.

Barker's investment expertise centers on asset allocation across growth and income-oriented portfolios, with a specific focus on equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. He works closely with individual and institutional clients in the Midwest, drawing on extensive experience to identify opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, energy, and regional real estate.

Prior to joining Elgethun Capital Management, Barker built a broad foundation in investment analysis and portfolio construction through progressively senior positions at regional financial services firms. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree in finance from a recognized Midwestern university. Barker is noted for his commitment to fiduciary standards, his leadership in community investment education, and his contributions to building resilient client portfolios in dynamic market cycles.