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Michael W. Stapleton

BRITEHORN SECURITIES
Denver, CO 80202
CRD#: 7197856
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Professional summary

Michael Wayne Stapleton, who also goes by Michael Clarity, Stape, Michael W Stapleton, is a registered financial professional currently at BRITEHORN SECURITIES located in Denver, Colorado.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Clarity | Stape | Michael W Stapleton

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 24, 2025 - Present

BRITEHORN SECURITIES

Office #1: 1401 Lawrence St Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
BD
CRD#: 36402
Denver, CO
Past

September 15, 2025 - November 7, 2025

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 166316
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 25, 2025 - August 26, 2025

GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325619
Parrish, FL
Past

July 16, 2025 - August 27, 2025

GT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 116012
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 29, 2024 - July 9, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 28, 2024 - July 9, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 26, 2022 - March 20, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 18, 2022 - March 20, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 15, 2022 - March 20, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 15, 2022 - March 20, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 9, 2022 - April 11, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Tampa, FL
Past

February 7, 2022 - April 11, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Tampa, FL
Past

January 24, 2020 - October 18, 2021

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2021

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
CLEARWATER, FL

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(12/9/2025)
RR
California
(1/8/2026)
RR
Florida
(12/9/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/12/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/14/2026)
RR
New York
(1/5/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/22/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/30/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/4/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/2/2024
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BS
BRITEHORN SECURITIES
ANDREWS PARTNERS | LOHI SECURITIES | KEATING SECURITIES, LLC | KEATING INVESTMENTS, LLC | GIA SECURITIES, INC. | BRITEHORN SECURITIES | ANDREWS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36402 / SEC#: , 8-47217

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

Main Address
1401 Lawrence St Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1401 Lawrence St Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(720) 465-5305
Established
Colorado since 10/31/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRITEHORN PARTNERS LLCDIRECT OWNER
ARMSTRONG, BOBBI JEANNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2828244
HURRY, ANDREW DUNCANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5131486
STORY, BRETT HOWARDPRINCIPAL5580403
STORY, NATALIA KLISHINACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7271729

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Company Information

BRITEHORN SECURITIES

CRD#: 36402Denver, CO 80202

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