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John Skurkey

Advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc.

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Location

Kenai, AK 99611

Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

35 years

About

John Skurkey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved with Legacy Financial Advisors LLC, a life insurance business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Client services

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Percentage

$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

Commissions

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

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services fees are negotiable and may be charged on an hourly basis, specific rates not stated

Other

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%

Location

110 N Willow Street, Suite 141

Kenai, AK 99611

Most active in

Alaska · Oklahoma

Work history

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

H. Beck, Inc.

2007 - 2018 (11 years)

Disclosures

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