Barton Couch

Barton L. Couch, CFP®, is a Partner and Financial Advisor at Per Stirling Capital Management in Austin, TX, where he provides comprehensive wealth management and strategic financial planning services. His practice encompasses personalized capital management and fiduciary advice for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families, with a particular focus on retirement planning, estate planning, and investment portfolio construction.

With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Bart previously served as Founder and President of Couch Hallum Financial Group, LLC and Spicewood Oaks Advisors, where he specialized in long-term wealth accumulation and risk management strategies. Earlier, he built his advisory expertise at American Express Financial Advisors from 1985 to 2004, positioning himself as a trusted consultant across multiple market cycles.

Bart holds a degree in Communications from The University of Texas at Austin and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. His investment focus spans equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes, enabling him to tailor solutions for clients' diversified needs while prioritizing robust fiduciary standards and client education.