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Joel Lopata

Counsel and CCO at Vincimus Capital in Malibu, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Joel Lopata is Counsel and CCO of Vincimus Capital, LLC, an investment adviser managing $184M, and works from its Malibu, CA office. Joel Lopata has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Vincimus Capital since 26 June 2023, has 3 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

3
Years in industry
3
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

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.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Malibu, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 321865

Credentials and registrations

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

Series 6526 June 2023
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

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

Common questions

Where does Joel Lopata work?

Joel Lopata has been Counsel and CCO of Vincimus Capital, LLC since February 2023.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 4 May 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Joel Lopata passed?

Joel Lopata passed the Series 65 in June 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Joel Lopata based?

Joel Lopata’s registered office is in Malibu, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Joel Lopata registered with FINRA?

No. Joel Lopata has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Vincimus Capital

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7769042, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Vincimus Capital, LLC, filed 4 May 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Vincimus Capital team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.