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Michael P. Howley

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CRD#: 2677716
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Michael P Howley, who also goes by Michael Patrick Howley, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Patrick Howley

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

August 8, 2012 - August 28, 2013

BLACKARCH SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 154250
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 6, 2012 - August 6, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 7, 2011 - August 6, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 8, 2010 - August 22, 2011

DRAGONFLY CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 125199
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 14, 2008

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 31, 2003 - July 1, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 1, 1999 - May 6, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 1, 1999 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 30, 1998 - February 1, 1999

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 17511
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 30, 1996 - April 30, 1998

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 10072
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/5/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/5/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/29/1996
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BS
BLACKARCH SECURITIES LLC
BLACKARCH SECURITIES LLC | BLACKARCH SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 154250 / SEC#: , 8-68621

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
227 W. Trade Street Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address
227 W. Trade Street Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone number
(704) 414-6300
Established
North Carolina since 05/03/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (22 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BLACKARCH PARTNERS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EDWARDS, WILLIAM BRIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4368899
HAMILTON, GRANT THOMASVICE PRESIDENT/ REGISTERED PRINCIPAL4697922
HOLLOWAY, GLENN CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT/DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL/FINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4566759

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Company Information

BLACKARCH SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 154250

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