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Michael W. Stapleton

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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.

Michael Wayne Stapleton, who also goes by Michael Clarity, Stape, Michael W Stapleton, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

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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.
1. Stapleton Advisors, Inc.; M&A Advisory Services for lower-middle market companies (non-securities related), and DBA for securities related business with GT Securities, Inc. I will also be selling life and health insurance products under this DBA and providing investment advisory services through GT RIA; Tampa, FL 33602; President, Director; Jul 16, 2025; 160; 160. 2. Living Lyric Music; Not investment related; Parrish, FL 34219; Music publishing/performance using Stape as a pseudonym; Sole proprietor; Jul 16, 2025; 20; 0.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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

Current Firm

FC
FNEX CAPITAL, LLC
APPLIED CAPITAL, LLC | FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 166316 / SEC#: , 8-69199

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

Main Address
One Indiana Square Suite 2252, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Mailing Address
One Indiana Square Suite 2252, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone number
(317) 580-2588
Established
Indiana since 06/04/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FNEX, LLCMEMBER
HEGER, LOREN EUGENECEO, CCO, AMLCO, EXEC. REP.6143753
TEUFEL, FREDERICK CHARLESFINOP2092408

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Company Information

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 166316

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