Gary Barnett

Gary Barnett is the CEO of Digital Capital Markets, LLC, an SEC registered broker-dealer and FINRA member.3 He founded the company in 2019 with the mission of delivering innovative client-driven solutions.4 Barnett has over three decades of experience in the financial industry and has held several significant positions throughout his career.

Professional Background

Regulatory Experience:: Barnett has an extensive background in financial regulation. He served as the Deputy Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from January 2015 to January 2018.1 Prior to that, he held the position of Director at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from August 2011 to January 2015.1

Current Role:: As the CEO of Digital Capital Markets, LLC, Barnett has been leading the company since July 2018.1 In addition to his role as CEO, he also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of the firm.2

Qualifications and Registrations

Barnett holds several professional qualifications and registrations:

• He has passed one principal/supervisory exam, three general industry/product exams, and one state securities law exam.1
• He is registered with one Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) and 12 U.S. states and territories.1
• His registrations include General Securities Principal, General Securities Representative, and Investment Banking Representative, all approved by FINRA.1

Additional Information

• Barnett's company, Digital Capital Markets, LLC, is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.1
• He briefly served as the Chief Legal Officer at Peer Data, Inc. from August 2023 to March 2024.1
• After leaving the SEC at the end of 2017, Barnett formed Digital Capital Markets, LLC, which is a private placement broker-dealer.5

Gary Barnett's extensive experience in both regulatory agencies and private sector finance positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the financial industry, particularly in the areas of securities and broker-dealer operations.