Todd Bendell has been Co-Founder of Optima Capital Management since September 2019, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Todd Bendell holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arizona State University.
Optima Capital Management LLC is a Tempe, AZ firm with $150M under management, 215 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Todd Bendell is Managing Partner, Wealth Management Advisor, and Co-Founder of Optima Capital Management. Todd is responsible for the firm's goals-based approach to providing clients with advice and financial planning. He previously worked for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as an Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor Development Program Coordinator, and is co-founder and Managing General Partner of Amphibian Capital.
Todd Bendell’s longest registration is the current one, 6 years at Optima Capital Management since 2019. Before joining Optima Capital Management in 2019, Todd Bendell was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 6 yearsScottsdale, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Optima Capital Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Todd Bendell is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from November 2019; the most recent is Texas, in August 2021.
- ArizonaSince 14 November 2019
- TexasSince 2 August 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 August 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 July 2013 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Todd Michael Bendell
- CRD
- 6164333
- Firm
- Optima Capital Management · CRD 306036
- Role
- Co-Founder
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- optimacapitalmgt.com
Where does Todd Bendell work?
Todd Bendell has been Co-Founder of Optima Capital Management LLC since September 2019, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Todd Bendell a financial advisor?
Yes. Todd Bendell has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona and Texas, through Optima Capital Management since November 2019.
How many years of experience does Todd Bendell have?
Todd Bendell has 13 years in the financial industry, since August 2013, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Todd Bendell passed?
Todd Bendell has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2013. FINRA credited Todd Bendell with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Todd Bendell work before Optima Capital Management?
Before Optima Capital Management, Todd Bendell was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, August 2013 to October 2019.
Is Todd Bendell registered with FINRA?
No. Todd Bendell has no current broker registration.
Is Todd Bendell a CFP?
Optima Capital Management lists Todd Bendell with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Todd Bendell’s record?
Search CRD 6164333 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Todd Bendell’s full registration record.
