Our Team

Following the close of his active military duty with the United States Air Force Intelligence Division in 1975, John Brackett entered the securities business as a registered representative for a large Broker/Dealer in Southern California. In 1989, John became a Regional Director of one of the founding regions of Cetera. Ever since, he has been helping financial institutions and registered representatives grow their business. In 1998, John merged with the group that would become BAR Financial. Today, with an office in Concord, California, he is responsible for managing our independent representative channel, recruiting and mergers and acquisitions.

Eric A. Huck, CFP® - Partner oversees BAR Academy, the training, development and practice management programs for our Advisors. Eric has over 25 years of Financial Planning and Investment Advisory experience. He was a two term past President of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning (IAFP) and a current member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Eric speaks nationally on investment and practice management topics while running his own financial planning practice. Prior to co-founding BAR Financial, Eric co-founded T.H.E. Financial Group, a Pennsylvania based Broker/Dealer with Anthony Tarantino in 1991.

Anthony Tarantino is CFO of BAR Financial and oversees revenue generation and new business development of our financial institution channel. Anthony maintains strong relationships with our financial institution senior management partners and ensures the success and profitability of their retail investment programs. Anthony also manages BAR Financial’s compliance, brokerage operations and human resources. Prior to co-founding T.H.E. Financial and joining Cetera, he was an owner and a principal of Asset Management Equities, Ltd., and directed Homestead Capital Corporation in Pennsylvania.

John Whiteknight has over 20 years of financial services industry experience. John is responsible for the successful implementation of overall strategy of BAR the Southwest region. By combining customized professional development and practice management to financial professionals and institutions, John looks forward to helping advisors create, grow and maintain thriving businesses.

Shad has devoted over 20 years of his career to fostering the intellectual resources, experience and knowledge that financial advisors require in today’s ever-changing environment. Shad oversees all Financial Institution Division and Retail Sales Management functions within BAR East. He acts as the key contact for all BAR East Program Managers and Investment Representatives. Shad and his wife, Jennifer, live in Mechanicsburg, PA with their two sons. Shad enjoys sports, traveling and spending quality time with family. He is a graduate of Rowan University.

Greg Brackett has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. At BAR Financial, he oversees all Retail Sales Management Functions within BAR West and Northwest. Greg acts as the key contact for all BAR Strategic and Sponsor Relations and serves as a Regional Director for Cetera Advisor Networks. Greg works closely with financial advisors to develop and grow their practices based on their unique needs. Greg also acts as the Compliance Supervisor and liaison between the client, representative, home office and FINRA.

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