Adam Bosma

CFP® | President | MBA

My path to founding a wealth management firm is different than most. 

As a child, my dream was to become a fighter pilot. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, I achieved that goal, serving on active duty for a decade. I flew the F-18E Super Hornet from aircraft carriers and deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific. After those deployments, the Navy sent me to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School to study finance, followed by the privilege of teaching undergraduate economics at my alma mater.

Along the way, I accumulated 2,000 flight hours and completed 335 successful aircraft carrier-arrested landings—milestones I’m deeply proud of. Yet, the most rewarding part of my service was leading, teaching, and learning from the remarkable men and women I served alongside.

After transitioning from active duty, I applied the skills I honed in the cockpit and classroom—leadership, effective communication, process improvement, and strategic decision-making—to multiple entrepreneurial ventures.

My career as a financial planner is a natural extension of my passion for solving problems and serving others. With a background in engineering, military flight operations, top-tier business education, and collegiate economics instruction, I bring a unique perspective to wealth management:

  • Tenacity – Giving up is never an option. Just as a fighter pilot must persist in the air, I am relentless in helping my clients succeed.
  • Calm Under Pressure – I have a proven ability to think clearly in high-stakes situations, whether in the military or financial markets. I will not panic when volatility arises.
  • Candor – In aviation and life, speaking up is critical when the stakes are high. I will always provide honest advice, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Living near Annapolis, Maryland, I cherish time with my family and enjoy Navy football, traveling, boating, and improving my golf game. I also continue to serve as a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Quick Facts:

  • Father of four children (girl, girl, boy, girl) and one Cockapoo
  • Husband to a professional photographer and artist
  • Founded Ventus Wealth Management in 2021
  • Former college rugby player; still enjoy watching live matches
  • Traveled to 45 U.S. states and over 39 countries for work and leisure
  • Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski

The Firm | Ventus Wealth Management

 

Core Values:

  • Wise Wealth – Money is a tool to achieve goals, not a scorecard for self-worth.
  • Fiercely Independent – We answer only to our clients—not shareholders, bosses, or quotas.
  • Premium Service – High-touch, personalized interactions and deep client relationships.
  • Continuous Improvement – Always learning, growing, and teaching.
  • Integrity & Trustworthiness – Always a fiduciary. Our clients are our highest priority.

Ventus Wealth Management was founded with a simple purpose: to continuously and exclusively add value to our clients.

After a decade in the workforce, I became increasingly frustrated by the lack of financial services that truly met my needs. I couldn’t find a firm or advisor that offered the right combination of:

☑️A transparent fee and incentive structure

☑️ A flexible, client-focused service model

☑️ Modern technology solutions

☑️ Virtual meeting capabilities

☑️ Expertise tailored to my specific situation

Recognizing this gap, I launched Ventus Wealth Management to address these shortcomings.

Everything we do is designed with our clients in mind. Every element of our service and business model is intentionally crafted to deliver value and provide solutions that meet your needs.

Why “Ventus”?

“Ventus” means wind in Latin—a name that reflects both my identity and my vision for the firm.

Wind symbolizes my experiences as a pilot, sailor, and Navy veteran.

Wind also serves as a metaphor for personal finance. Unchecked, it can create chaos and destruction. But with skill and determination, it can be harnessed to achieve incredible feats—whether sailing across oceans or flying around the world. Similarly, personal finance can either be a source of stress or, when managed wisely, a powerful force for success.

At Ventus Wealth Management, we help clients navigate the winds of personal finance with expertise and precision, empowering them to achieve their wealth goals and turn their dreams into reality.