Advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc.
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Location
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
8 years
Jeffery Chaffin is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2017 and has been self-employed since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a performance training company working with high school teams and athletes, and a window cleaning business, and also serves as a sports announcer for local high school events. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers various managed account programs and retirement-plan advisory services.
Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.
$0+: up to 2.25% annually (maximum advisory fee) $25,000+: up to 1.50% annually for Advisory Annuity and Variable Life Management programs $25,000+: 1.35% annually for Adviser-Directed program
Commission may be received on sales of annuities, variable life policies, and alternative investments purchased through affiliated Broker-Dealer; advisory fees waived for 12 months following purchase if commission received
Financial planning and consulting services fees are negotiable and may be charged on an hourly basis, specific rates not stated
Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees, generally asset-based, ranging up to 2.25% annually for most advisory programs; financial planning fees negotiable based on services provided; TPMM advisory fees range from 1.00% to 3.00%
3902 State Street, Suite #101
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
California
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Self Employed
2010 - Present (16 years)
Self Employed
2004 - Present (22 years)
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