Last Updated: January 2026 — Savannah, GA
Here’s what you need to know about Savannah, GA stockbroker Barbara D. Bart:
- Name: Barbara D. Bart
- Current Employer: Not currently registered with any FINRA-member firm
- Prior Firms:
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2009–2022)
- Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (2009)
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (2007–2009)
- Other Business Affiliations:
- Long Lake Plantation LLC — Trustee / Farm Manager
- Victor Bruno — Outside business activity
- CRD Number: 5404157
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor: Former FINRA-registered stockbroker
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement: $4,200,000 (Misappropriation of funds)
If you’ve sustained damages from Ms. Bart, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Barbara Bart as Your Stockbroker?
A customer of Merrill Lynch alleged that from 2009 through 2017, Ms. Bart engaged in misappropriation of funds and made unsuitable investment recommendations using a line of credit. The claims were initially filed in Georgia state court, Chatham County, and compelled to FINRA arbitration. In 6/2024 the matter was settled for $4.2 million. FINRA Arbitration Case No.: 22-02784.
Investigations involving Theft and Misappropriation of Customer Funds
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Barbara D. Bart
The allegations asserted in the customer dispute include serious sales-practice violations, including:
- Misappropriation of Funds
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
See this for our prior investigations of Merrill Lynch brokers.
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Barbara D. Bart, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
With offices in Boca Raton, FL, and Austin, TX, stockbroker fraud attorney Bob Rex provides representation to investors nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers.
If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call (877) 224-3199 to speak with an experienced securities attorney at no cost to you.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.