James Rippel has been an investment adviser representative at Desert Rose Capital Management since November 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. James Rippel holds a Master's degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University.
Desert Rose Capital Management, Inc. is a Meridian, ID firm with $192M under management, 735 clients and 10 advisers across 8 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Jim Rippel is Wealth Advisor of Desert Rose Capital Management, based in Sylvania, Ohio. He has over 35 years of experience working with business owners and individuals on wealth-building and retirement plans. He has also taught financial planning courses at a local college.
- – present · 1 yearSylvania, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154331
Professional designations
Listed by Desert Rose Capital Management
- Certified Trust and Business Advisor (CTBA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Rippel is registered as an investment adviser representative in Ohio, since November 2024.
- OhioSince 7 November 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 16 September 2024 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 30 November 1984 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 November 1984 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 29 October 1984 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James Robert Rippel
- CRD
- 1290548
- Firm
- Desert Rose Capital Management · CRD 154331
- Office
- Sylvania, OH
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- desertrosecapital.com
Where does James Rippel work?
James Rippel is an investment adviser representative registered through Desert Rose Capital Management, Inc. since November 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is James Rippel a financial advisor?
Yes. James Rippel has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio, through Desert Rose Capital Management since November 2024.
How many years of experience does James Rippel have?
James Rippel has 1 year in the financial industry, since November 2024, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has James Rippel passed?
James Rippel has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in October 1984.
Where is James Rippel based?
James Rippel’s registered office is in Sylvania, OH.
Is James Rippel registered with FINRA?
No. James Rippel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Rippel’s record?
Search CRD 1290548 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Rippel’s full registration record.

