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Stephen Morella

Member - Minority Owner at Apex Capital Management in Lafayette, LA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stephen Morella is Member - Minority Owner of Apex Capital Management, L.L.C., an investment adviser managing $225M, and works from its Lafayette, LA office. Stephen Morella has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Apex Capital Management since 18 July 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
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Stephen Morella has been Member - Minority Owner of Apex Capital Management since August 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.

Apex Capital Management, L.L.C. is a Lafayette, LA firm with $225M under management, 357 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Lafayette, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117059

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Stephen Morella is registered as an investment adviser representative in Louisiana, since July 2023.

  • LouisianaSince 18 July 2023

Examinations

Series 6526 June 2023
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Stephen James Morella
CRD
7785093
Firm
Apex Capital Management · CRD 117059
Role
Member - Minority Owner
Office
2901 JOHNSTON ST., SUITE 401, Lafayette, LA 70503
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2023
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Stephen Morella work?

Stephen Morella has been Member - Minority Owner of Apex Capital Management, L.L.C. since August 2025, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 29 September 2026

Is Stephen Morella a financial advisor?

Yes. Stephen Morella has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana, through Apex Capital Management since July 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Stephen Morella have?

Stephen Morella has 3 years in the financial industry, since July 2023, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Stephen Morella passed?

Stephen Morella passed the Series 65 in June 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Stephen Morella based?

Stephen Morella’s registered office is in Lafayette, LA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Stephen Morella registered with FINRA?

No. Stephen Morella has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Stephen Morella’s record?

Search CRD 7785093 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Morella’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Apex Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7785093, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Apex Capital Management, L.L.C., filed 29 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.