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Gregory A. Stapleton

EPIC PRIVATE WEALTH
Richland, WA 99352
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CRD#: 6936911
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Professional summary


Gregory Allen Stapleton, who also goes by Greg Stapleton, Gregory A Stapleton, Gregory Stapleton, is a registered financial advisor currently at EPIC PRIVATE WEALTH located in Richland, Washington and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Richland, Washington.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Gregory has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Greg Stapleton | Gregory A Stapleton | Gregory Stapleton

Other business activities


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1) Epic Private Wealth (1); Investment Adviser Representative; Epic Private Wealth is an independent registered RIA. We will be dissolving this RIA within 90 days of our affiliation with Avantax.; Yes; 1; 0; 04/29/2024; 1305 Fowler Street Richland WA 99352; Epic Private Wealth is a registered investment advisory firm. We will be dissolving this RIA within 90 days of affiliation with Avantax. 2) Epic Trust Investment Advisors LLC dba Epic Private Wealth (2); Associate Wealth Advisor; We offer financial planning, retirement planning, investment advice with tax planning services.�; Yes; 160; 130; 04/25/2024; 1305 Fowler Street Richland WA 99352; Hold client review meetings, perform client servicing duties including preparing and processing investment account paperwork, financial planning meetings with new clients, make recommendations on investment accounts.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2024 - Present

EPIC PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 1305 Fowler Street Suite 2c, Richland, WA 99352
RIA
CRD#: 281027
Richland, WA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1305 Fowler St Ste 2c, Richland, WA 99352
RIA
CRD#: 105644
RICHLAND, WA
Past

July 30, 2025 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Richland, WA
Past

February 25, 2019 - July 18, 2019

MONSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 169857
KENNEWICK, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Washington
(8/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/8/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Richland, WA 99352

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