Joel Lopata has been Counsel and CCO of Vincimus Capital since February 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Joel Lopata holds a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.
Vincimus Capital, LLC is a Malibu, CA firm with $184M under management, 61 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Joel Lopata is Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Vincimus Capital, where he oversees legal and regulatory work for alternative investing. Before Vincimus, he conducted investigations into public corruption, securities fraud, and antitrust matters at Hogan Lovells. Earlier in his career, he worked at the FBI's Los Angeles field office.
- Vincimus Capital, LLCCurrent– present · 3 yearsMalibu, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 321865
Investment adviser representative registrations
Joel Lopata is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from June 2023; the most recent is Florida, in August 2023.
- CaliforniaSince 26 June 2023
- FloridaSince 14 August 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 26 June 2023 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- CRD
- 7769042
- Firm
- Vincimus Capital · CRD 321865
- Role
- Counsel and CCO
- Office
- 29160 HEATHERCLIFF RD, SUITE 203, Malibu, CA 90265
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vincimus.com
Where does Joel Lopata work?
Joel Lopata has been Counsel and CCO of Vincimus Capital, LLC since February 2023.
Is Joel Lopata a financial advisor?
Yes. Joel Lopata has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Florida, through Vincimus Capital since June 2023.
How many years of experience does Joel Lopata have?
Joel Lopata has 3 years in the financial industry, since June 2023, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Joel Lopata passed?
Joel Lopata passed the Series 65 in June 2023.
Where is Joel Lopata based?
Joel Lopata’s registered office is in Malibu, CA.
Is Joel Lopata registered with FINRA?
No. Joel Lopata has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Joel Lopata’s record?
Search CRD 7769042 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joel Lopata’s full registration record.



