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Lester M. Brackley

ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS
Milton, GA 30004
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CRD#: 3072884
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Professional summary


Lester M Brackley, who also goes by Chip Brackley, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Milton, Georgia.

Lester is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Lester has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chip Brackley

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 20, 2020 - Present

ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3000 Heritage Walk Suite 301, Milton, GA 30004
RIA
CRD#: 287466
Milton, GA
Past

January 4, 2016 - March 24, 2020

BISON WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165931
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 8, 2010 - August 24, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 29, 2010 - August 24, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 9, 2004 - November 1, 2010

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

July 8, 2004 - November 1, 2010

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

September 6, 2001 - July 1, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 1, 1999 - September 20, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 8, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHETYPE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | HARPER ADVISORS, LLC | ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287466 / SEC#: 801-110406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Georgia
(3/20/2020)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/11/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/30/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AG
ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHETYPE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | HARPER ADVISORS, LLC | ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287466 / SEC#: 801-110406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4400 Post Oak Pkwy Ste. 1950, Houston, TX 77027
Mailing Address
Phone number
(346) 352-2360
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARKOS ADV2A BROCHURE (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,229
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,109,378,000

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Company Information


ARKOS GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287466Milton, GA 30004

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