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Linda E. Stapleton

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CRD#: 433809
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Linda Elizabeth Stapleton, CFP®, who also goes by Leah Stapleton, was a registered financial professional .

Linda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Linda had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52, Series 62, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Leah Stapleton

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

October 19, 2017 - December 20, 2018

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
San Diego, CA
Past

July 21, 2006 - January 12, 2011

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1027
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 15, 2002 - January 12, 2011

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 20, 1997 - February 1, 2002

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 17, 1997 - December 16, 1997

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 22, 1995 - April 2, 1997

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

July 30, 1992 - March 27, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 6, 1991 - August 3, 1992

AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16124
VALLEY FORGE, PA
Past

April 1, 1991 - May 3, 1991

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 28, 1991 - April 1, 1991

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

July 10, 1989 - December 31, 1990

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

January 20, 1987 - August 17, 1987

GROSVENOR FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17999
Past

July 8, 1986 - October 16, 1986

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
Past

November 8, 1985 - July 28, 1986

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
Past

September 17, 1979 - November 3, 1983

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
Past

November 16, 1976 - November 3, 1977

NORTH STAR EQUITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4241
Past

November 16, 1976 - November 28, 1978

THE MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2797
Past

July 23, 1973 - November 23, 1973

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

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: 12/20/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/8/1993
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/11/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information


BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658

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