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Atanas Chobanov

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CRD#: 6445074
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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.

Atanas Chobanov, who also goes by Atanas Dobrinov Chobanov, was a registered financial professional .

Atanas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2015. Atanas had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Atanas Dobrinov Chobanov

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Experience

Past

January 28, 2026 - March 31, 2026

RF M&A SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 154250
MCLEAN, VA
Past

January 27, 2022 - January 2, 2026

REGIONS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159475
McLean, VA
Past

May 14, 2021 - December 31, 2021

CLEARSIGHT CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 159543
MCLEAN, VA
Past

March 7, 2018 - May 7, 2021

OUTCOME CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100960
RESTON, VA
Past

March 23, 2015 - February 26, 2018

HIGHBANK SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 153796
BALTIMORE, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/21/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 3/23/2015
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

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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#: 154250

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