Steven Minninger has been an investment adviser representative at William Joseph Capital Management since October 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Steven Minninger holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business, an M.S. from SUNY Maritime College and a B.S. from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a Bristol, CT firm with $694M under management, 1,879 clients and 27 advisers across 28 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Steven F. Minninger, Jr. is Managing Director of Admiralty Private Client Group at William Joseph Capital Management. He specializes in tax-efficient investment considerations for high-net-worth clients and works with clients' estate planners, tax professionals and risk managers on short- and long-term capital decisions. He also provides financial planning and investment advisory services to families and individuals through Waypoint Wealth Planning.
Steven Minninger’s longest registration was 8 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. (2010–2018). Before joining William Joseph Capital Management in 2022, Steven Minninger was registered through Etico Wealth Management LLC and Securities America Advisors, Inc.
- – present · 3 yearsNewport, RI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 226535
- Etico Wealth Management LLC– · 4 yearsStamford, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 151046
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.– · 8 yearsStamford, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 2 yearsWestport, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by William Joseph Capital Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Steven Minninger is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in October 2022.
- ConnecticutSince 27 October 2022
- Rhode IslandSince 27 October 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 14 September 2010 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 7 May 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 April 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Steven F Minninger
- CRD
- 5288131
- Firm
- William Joseph Capital Management · CRD 226535
- Office
- 174 Bellevue Avenue, Ste 211, Newport, RI 02840
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2007
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- williamjosephcapital.com
Where does Steven Minninger work?
Steven Minninger is an investment adviser representative registered through William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. since October 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Steven Minninger a financial advisor?
Yes. Steven Minninger has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut and Rhode Island, through William Joseph Capital Management since October 2022.
How many years of experience does Steven Minninger have?
Steven Minninger has 19 years in the financial industry, since April 2007, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Steven Minninger passed?
Steven Minninger has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2007. FINRA credited Steven Minninger with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Steven Minninger work before William Joseph Capital Management?
Before William Joseph Capital Management, Steven Minninger was registered through Etico Wealth Management LLC, August 2018 to October 2022; Securities America Advisors, Inc., March 2010 to August 2018; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, May 2007 to March 2010.
Where is Steven Minninger based?
Steven Minninger’s registered office is in Newport, RI.
Is Steven Minninger registered with FINRA?
No. Steven Minninger has no current broker registration.
Is Steven Minninger a CFP?
William Joseph Capital Management lists Steven Minninger with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Steven F. Minninger, Jr. biography, williamjosephcapital.com
How can I verify Steven Minninger’s record?
Search CRD 5288131 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Minninger’s full registration record.
