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Stephen B. Shankman

RF M&A SERVICES LLC
MCLEAN, VA 22102
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CRD#: 4122802
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Professional summary

Stephen Brian Shankman, who also goes by Stephen Brian Shankman, is a registered financial professional currently at RF M&A SERVICES LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 86, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Stephen Brian Shankman

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 28, 2026 - Present

RF M&A SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1650 Tysons Boulevard Suite 710, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 154250
MCLEAN, VA
Past

October 2, 2023 - January 2, 2026

REGIONS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159475
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 29, 2017 - September 25, 2023

JEGI LLC

BD
CRD#: 134887
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2013 - January 27, 2017

MARLIN & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 152650
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 2010 - November 12, 2012

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2004 - October 30, 2009

NATIXIS SECURITIES AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 1101
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 2003 - August 24, 2004

BREAN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23723
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 7, 2000 - July 29, 2002

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 17, 2000 - December 7, 2000

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1232
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 2000 - June 13, 2000

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
New York
(1/28/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/28/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/28/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 12/29/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 12/16/2004
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 12/8/2004
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/8/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

RM
RF M&A SERVICES LLC
BLACKARCH SECURITIES LLC | RF M&A SERVICES 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 (47 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

RF M&A SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 154250Mclean, VA 22102

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