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Weston Staples

RF M&A SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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CRD#: 6823125
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Weston StaplesRF M&A SERVICES

Professional summary

Weston Staples, AIF®, who also goes by Weston Staples, Wes John Staples, Weston John Staples, is a registered financial professional currently at RF M&A SERVICES LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Weston is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Weston has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Weston Staples | Wes John Staples | Weston John Staples

Other business activities

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

August 7, 2026 - Present

RF M&A SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 227 W. Trade Street Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28202
BD
CRD#: 154250
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 4, 2021 - August 8, 2024

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past

November 30, 2020 - December 31, 2020

BB&T INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106156
Charlotte, NC
Past

August 7, 2017 - July 25, 2019

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(8/7/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/10/2026
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 8/7/2026
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/23/2026
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/7/2017
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)

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#: 154250Charlotte, NC 28202

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