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Stephen Brickley

Chief Compliance Officer at Brickley Wealth Management in Atherton, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stephen Brickley is Chief Compliance Officer of Brickley Wealth Management, an investment adviser managing $950M, and works from its Atherton, CA office. Stephen Brickley has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Brickley Wealth Management since 18 July 2017, has 27 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24.

27
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Stephen Brickley has been Chief Compliance Officer of Brickley Wealth Management since June 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Stephen Brickley holds a Bachelor's degree from Golden Gate University.

Brickley Wealth Management is a San Mateo, CA firm with $950M under management, 196 clients and 5 advisers across 6 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

Steve Brickley is an Investment Advisor with Brickley Wealth Management, where he provides investment advisory services using Charles Schwab & Company as custodian. He has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry and was previously with KPMG. Clients include retired individuals, businesses, software and biotechnology leaders, real property owners, and trust and estate beneficiaries.

Stephen Brickley’s longest registration was 17 years at LPL Financial LLC (1999–2017). Before joining Brickley Wealth Management in 2017, Stephen Brickley was registered through LPL Financial LLC.

  1. – present · 9 years
    Atherton, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 287487
  2. LPL Financial LLC
    – · 17 years
    San Mateo, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Brickley Wealth Management

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Stephen Brickley is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2017; the most recent is Oregon, in March 2021.

  • CaliforniaSince 18 July 2017
  • OregonSince 31 March 2021

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 245 June 2001
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 6624 June 1999
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 710 June 1999
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Stephen Mark Brickley
CRD
3233791
Firm
Brickley Wealth Management · CRD 287487
Role
Chief Compliance Officer
Office
Atherton, CA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 1999
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Stephen Brickley work?

Stephen Brickley has been Chief Compliance Officer of Brickley Wealth Management since June 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 18 August 2026

Is Stephen Brickley a financial advisor?

Yes. Stephen Brickley has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Oregon, through Brickley Wealth Management since July 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Stephen Brickley have?

Stephen Brickley has 27 years in the financial industry, since July 1999, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Stephen Brickley passed?

Stephen Brickley has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 1999. FINRA credited Stephen Brickley with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Stephen Brickley work before Brickley Wealth Management?

Before Brickley Wealth Management, Stephen Brickley was registered through LPL Financial LLC, July 1999 to June 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Stephen Brickley based?

Stephen Brickley’s registered office is in Atherton, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Stephen Brickley registered with FINRA?

No. Stephen Brickley has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Stephen Brickley’s record?

Search CRD 3233791 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Brickley’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 3233791, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Brickley Wealth Management, filed 18 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Brickley Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.