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Paul F. Stapleton

KA ASSOCIATES
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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CRD#: 4848451
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Professional summary


Paul Francis Stapleton is a registered financial professional currently at KA ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Paul has worked at 1 firm and has passed the SIE, Series 99TO and Series 27 exams.

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No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 26, 2004 - Present

KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067Office #2: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars Ninth Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
BD
CRD#: 32029
Los Angeles, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KA ASSOCIATES, LLC
KA ASSOCIATES, INC. | KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 32029 / SEC#: , 8-45640

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


Main Address
2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 282-7900
Established
Nevada since 05/10/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KAYNE, RICHARD ALANSHAREHOLDER
KAYNE ANDERSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LPSHAREHOLDER104536
O'NEIL, MICHAEL JOSEPH JRPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND SECRETARY6043576
STAPLETON, PAUL FRANCISFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND TREASURER4848451

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Company Information


KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 32029Los Angeles, CA 90067

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