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Adam Stempel

Limited Partner at Ariadne Wealth Management in Santa Barbara, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Adam Stempel is Limited Partner of Ariadne Wealth Management, LP, an investment adviser managing $627M, and works from its Santa Barbara, CA office. Adam Stempel has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Ariadne Wealth Management since 9 December 2014, has 22 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 65.

22
Years in industry
11
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Adam Stempel has been Limited Partner of Ariadne Wealth Management since January 2024, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm.

Ariadne Wealth Management, LP is a Santa Barbara, CA firm with $627M under management, 53 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Adam Stempel’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at Ariadne Wealth Management since 2014. Before joining Ariadne Wealth Management in 2014, Adam Stempel was registered through Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and Mercer Advisors.

  1. – present · 11 years
    Santa Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 170999
  2. Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
    – · 6 years
    Santa Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 147363
  3. Mercer Advisors
    – · 4 years
    Santa Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104569

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Adam Stempel is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since December 2014.

  • CaliforniaSince 9 December 2014

Examinations

Series 653 June 2004
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Adam Daniel Stempel
CRD
4787837
Firm
Ariadne Wealth Management · CRD 170999
Role
Limited Partner
Office
1255 COAST VILLAGE ROAD, SUITE 201A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Adam Stempel work?

Adam Stempel has been Limited Partner of Ariadne Wealth Management, LP since January 2024.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 March 2026

Is Adam Stempel a financial advisor?

Yes. Adam Stempel has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Ariadne Wealth Management since December 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Adam Stempel have?

Adam Stempel has 22 years in the financial industry, since June 2004, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Adam Stempel passed?

Adam Stempel passed the Series 65 in June 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Adam Stempel work before Ariadne Wealth Management?

Before Ariadne Wealth Management, Adam Stempel was registered through Mercer Advisors, June 2004 to June 2008.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Adam Stempel based?

Adam Stempel’s registered office is in Santa Barbara, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Adam Stempel registered with FINRA?

No. Adam Stempel has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Adam Stempel’s record?

Search CRD 4787837 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Adam Stempel’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Ariadne Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4787837, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Ariadne Wealth Management, LP, filed 27 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.