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Bireme Capital

InstitutionalAsset manager

Rockville, MDCRD 283224Updated

Bireme Capital is an investment adviser based in Rockville, MD, registered with the SEC since 2025. It provides investment management. Its clients include corporations and other businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and pooled investment vehicles. Its regulatory assets under management total $197 million, as filed on 19 March 2026.

65
Clients
$951K
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 19 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Bireme Capital provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars. The firm advises 1 private fund.

Bireme Capital reports 65 clients. They include 47 high-net-worth individuals, 13 individual clients, and 4 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($197M across 75 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 6% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients65 clients
Assets$197M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)20%6%
High-net-worth individuals72%23%
Pooled investment vehicles2%17%
Corporations and other businesses6%54%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
13
Regulatory AUM
$12.5M
AUM share
6.4%
Avg. per client
$965K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
47
Regulatory AUM
$44.5M
AUM share
22.6%
Avg. per client
$947K
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$33.4M
AUM share
16.9%
Avg. per client
$33.4M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$107M
AUM share
54.1%
Avg. per client
$26.6M

Total

Clients
65
Regulatory AUM
$197M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
6%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
1

Bireme Capital fees and minimums

Bireme Capital is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Who owns Bireme Capital

Navarchos LLC owns 25% to 50% of Bireme Capital and is in turn owned by Ryan Ballentine (75% or more). The leadership team of Bireme Capital includes President Ryan Ballentine and Chief Compliance Officer Evan Tindell. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

  • Ryan Ballentine
    President
  • Evan Tindell
    President and Chief Compliance Officer

Investment adviser representatives

3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Ryan William Ballentine
  • Lawrence Israel Silverstein
  • Evan William Tindell

Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Ownership chain
Bireme Capital, LLC· the adviser
  • Navarchos LLC

    since August 2017

    Owns 25% to 50% of Bireme Capital, LLC
    • Ryan Ballentine

      Control person · since March 2017

      Owns 75% or more of Navarchos LLC
  • Ayanz LLC

    since August 2017

    Owns 25% to 50% of Bireme Capital, LLC
    • Evan Tindell

      Control person · since March 2017

      Owns 75% or more of Ayanz LLC
  • Wakefield Partners, L.P.

    since August 2017

    Owns 10% to 25% of Bireme Capital, LLC
    • Beth Ballentine Descendants' Trust

      since March 2005

      Owns 50% to 75% of Wakefield Partners, L.P.
      • Steven Ballentine

        since November 1996

        Owns 75% or more of Beth Ballentine Descendants' Trust
      • Jeffrey Molson

        Trustee · since November 1996

    • Highland Wakefield LLC

      General partner · since November 1996

Growth and acquisitions

Bireme Capital’s regulatory assets grew from $168M (July 2025) to $197M (March 2026); clients were 65 in both filings and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Bireme Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$197M6522
July 2025$168M6522

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Bireme Capital has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Maryland.

Listed office addresses in Maryland
Rockville

Maryland · 1 listed address

  • 1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 360, RockvilleHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Bireme Capital, LLC
Headquarters
1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20854
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-133983
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Bireme Capital uses Interactive Brokers ($103M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bireme Capital does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$103M
named custodians
  • Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers LLC · Greenwich, CT · $103M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Bireme Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (85%) and cash (10%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks85%
  • Funds5%
  • Cash10%

Common questions

How many clients does Bireme Capital have?

Bireme Capital has 65 clients and manages $197 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 47 high-net-worth individuals, 13 individual clients, and 4 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 March 2026

What services does Bireme Capital offer?

Bireme Capital provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Bireme Capital use?

Bireme Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Interactive Brokers LLC (Greenwich, CT), with $103M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Bireme Capital have?

Bireme Capital has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Bireme Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Bireme Capital’s separately managed accounts held 85% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents and 5% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs). It advises 1 private fund.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Bireme Capital?

Bireme Capital is owned through a chain of holding companies by Ryan Ballentine, Evan Tindell and Steven Ballentine. Its direct owners are Navarchos LLC, Ayanz LLC and Wakefield Partners, L.P., each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 March 2026

How does Bireme Capital get paid?

Bireme Capital is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Is Bireme Capital registered with the SEC?

Yes, Bireme Capital has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 25 July 2025. Its CRD number is 283224 and its SEC file number is 801-133983.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 19 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Bireme Capital?

Bireme Capital’s main office is at 1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20854. Its phone number is 813-603-2615.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 19 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 19 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 283224.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 11 July 2025 to 19 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Bireme Capital, LLC, website.

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