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Centaurus Financial, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$7,285,450,315

Clients

37,955

1% high-net-worth

Advisors

418

of 580 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

91

High

Average account size

$191,950

About

Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, trusts and estates. Its service suite includes financial planning and consulting, asset allocation and investment management, access to third‑party money managers, unified managed account programs (FlexUMA), retirement‑plan advisory, and management of sub‑accounts within annuity and variable life policies.

Advisory relationships may be discretionary or non‑discretionary; as of April 30, 2025, CFI reported approximately $2.37 billion in discretionary assets under management and $4.97 billion in non‑discretionary assets, and non‑discretionary accounts require client authorization prior to trade execution. IARs use a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and may implement model portfolios, TPMMs, an overlay manager (Adhesion Wealth AdvisorSolutions) with optional tax overlay services, and the firm will permit certain non‑traded alternative investments on a limited, approved basis.

Distinctive aspects noted in the brochure include CFI’s dual registration as an SEC‑registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker‑dealer and principal ownership by the Federation of Financial Services, along with management personnel who hold attorney and real‑estate broker licenses (with the firm noting those professionals do not provide legal or real‑estate services to non‑employee clients). The brochure also discloses a record of regulatory enforcement and consent orders (including SEC and FINRA matters) and describes related remedial undertakings and enhanced disclosure and supervisory policies.

Client services

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

Expertise

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

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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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%

Main office location

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

2300 East Katella Ave, Suite 200

Anaheim CA 92806, United States

Number of offices

279

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Scott S

Series 63

Irvine, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Scott Schiffer is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1998 and is also a senior partner at Kieckhafer Schiffer LLP, a certified public accounting firm where he oversees client tax matters and supervises subordinate CPAs and accountants. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, providing financial planning, asset management, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Christopher G

Series 66

Leesburg, VA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Christopher Gordon is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2023, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Gordon also serves as an adjunct professor teaching retirement courses at Howard Community College and Anne Arundel Community College. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and access to third-party managers, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis in their approach.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alan K

Series 65, Series 66

Honolulu, HI

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Alan Kobayashi is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He is also the managing member of KDL CPAs LLC, where he provides CPA services, tax preparation, and accounting. Prior to this, he was involved with KKDLY, LLC for 30 years. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, providing financial planning, asset allocation, and investment management through a network of independent representatives. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and supports various investment programs, including unified managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ashley N

Series 66

Lake Charles, LA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Ashley Navarre is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she programs workouts at CrossFit Lake Charles, a gym she has been involved with since 2009. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and access to third-party money managers.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew W

Series 63, Series 65

Shelton, CT

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Matthew Walsh is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Centaurus Financial since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a tax preparer at the CT Institute of Finance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, asset allocation, investment management, and access to third-party money managers, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Carol H

ChFC®, Series 63

Blackfoot, ID

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Carol Holm is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Blackfoot, Idaho, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Centaurus Financial since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Holm is an author focused on goal-setting and the power of the mind, publishing books and engaging in related promotional activities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions through a network of independent representatives, offering financial planning, investment management, and access to various specialized programs. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Eric J

Series 63, Series 65

Anaheim, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ricky M

Series 63

Lexington, SC

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Ricky Mantei is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business exit planning and coaching through Empire Business Brokers and owns Mantei & Associates, an investment-related franchise business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering services such as financial planning, asset allocation, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through a network of independent representatives.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Richland, WA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Michael Marshel is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Richland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Sterling Software, a company focused on stock index future program software. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dean N

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Marlton, NJ

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Dean Novin is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is the owner of DRN Financial Solutions, L.L.C., an LLC established for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alexander J

Series 66

Highland Village, TX

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Alexander Johnston is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Greenhunter Resources Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Johnston holds a Series 66 designation and also contributes as a sales assistant and analyst for Morrison Financial, where he prepares analysis and due diligence on financial products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and access to third-party money managers, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Cortino G

Series 66

Hayden, ID

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Cortino Garcia is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Hayden, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC and American Independent Securities Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Garcia serves as Treasurer for the Southwest Idaho Cycling Association and coaches endurance sport athletes through his ownership of Citius Sport, LLC. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party money managers, and retirement-plan advisory services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Margaret K

Series 66

Anaheim, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Margaret Kelly is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been operating Kelly and Associates since 2011, where she also provides tax preparation services as an enrolled agent. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory services through a network of independent representatives to a broad client base including individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Randal B

Series 63, Series 65

Fullerton, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Randal Brown is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Brown also serves as a volunteer board member and consulting CEO of California Friends Homes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Bradley M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Topeka, KS

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Bradley Miller is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Since 2016, he has also been involved in light construction and remodeling through his role as an assistant at Wunder Works Construction, where he contributes woodworking, painting, and deck building. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates, offering a range of advisory services including financial planning, asset allocation, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through a network of independent representatives.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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