Hermes Del-Sette has been Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Del-Sette Capital Management since November 2011, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Hermes Del-Sette holds a Dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Economics from Albany State University.
Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC is a Schenectady, NY firm with $193M under management, 240 clients and 5 advisers across 4 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Bill Del-Sette is Director of Life Planning, Investment Analyst, Relationship Manager of Del-Sette Capital Management. He has over 28 years of experience and works there as Life Planner and Investment manager. He developed the Happiness in Retirement® program.
Hermes Del-Sette’s longest registration is the current one, 14 years at Del-Sette Capital Management since 2012. Before joining Del-Sette Capital Management in 2012, Hermes Del-Sette was registered through Next Financial Group, Inc. and Park Avenue Securities LLC.
- Happiness in RetirementCurrent– present · 14 yearsSchenectady, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159052
- Next Financial Group, Inc.– · under a yearGuilderland, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46214
- Park Avenue Securities LLC– · under a yearGlens Falls, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46173
Professional designations
Listed by Del-Sette Capital Management
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- Registered Life Planner (RLP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Hermes Del-Sette is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from February 2012; the most recent is New York, in May 2021.
- New YorkSince 25 May 2021
- TexasResidentSince 2 February 2012
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 August 1998 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 5 August 1998 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Full name
- Hermes William Del-Sette
- CRD
- 3098267
- Firm
- Del-Sette Capital Management · CRD 159052
- Role
- Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 1332 UNION ST., Schenectady, NY 12308
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- del-sette.com
Where does Hermes Del-Sette work?
Hermes Del-Sette has been Managing Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Del-Sette Capital Management, LLC since November 2011, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Hermes Del-Sette a financial advisor?
Yes. Hermes Del-Sette has a current investment-adviser registration in New York and Texas, through Del-Sette Capital Management since February 2012.
How many years of experience does Hermes Del-Sette have?
Hermes Del-Sette has 15 years in the financial industry, since July 2011, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Hermes Del-Sette passed?
Hermes Del-Sette has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in August 1998.
Where did Hermes Del-Sette work before Del-Sette Capital Management?
Before Del-Sette Capital Management, Hermes Del-Sette was registered through Park Avenue Securities LLC, January 2005 to July 2005.
Where is Hermes Del-Sette based?
Hermes Del-Sette’s registered office is in Schenectady, NY.
Is Hermes Del-Sette registered with FINRA?
No. Hermes Del-Sette has no current broker registration.
Is Hermes Del-Sette a CFP?
Del-Sette Capital Management lists Hermes Del-Sette with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Hermes Del-Sette’s record?
Search CRD 3098267 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Hermes Del-Sette’s full registration record.

