Robert J. Degroot

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL

Everett, WA 98201

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CRD#: 1004871

Professional summary

Robert James Degroot, who also goes by Bob Degroot, Robert James Degroot Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Everett, Washington.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Bob Degroot | Robert James Degroot Jr

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

November 23, 2015 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 2520 Colby Avenue Suite #115, Everett, WA 98201

RIA

CRD#: 30833

Everett, WA

Past

May 1, 2009 - December 2, 2015

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 47351

EVERETT, WA

Past

August 1, 2008 - May 4, 2009

JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 112097

EVERETT, WA

Past

April 3, 2006 - August 4, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 11853

MILLCREEK, WA

Past

November 3, 1999 - April 1, 2004

EMMETT A LARKIN COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 6625

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

December 8, 1987 - July 30, 1999

EQUITY PROGRAMS CORPORATION

CRD#: 6100

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

January 13, 1986 - December 2, 1987

ADMIRALTY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17102

Past

December 22, 1982 - February 10, 1986

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6359

Past

April 5, 1982 - December 13, 1982

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6518

Past

November 15, 1981 - April 19, 1982

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833 / SEC#: 801-56882, 8-45185

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/1999 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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Arizona
(1/7/2019)

Oregon
(2/2/2025)

Washington
(12/2/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/16/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/19/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 10/30/1981

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/1/1981

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833 / SEC#: 801-56882, 8-45185

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/1999 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

2300 E. Katella Avenue Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92806

Mailing Address

2300 E. Katella Avenue Suite #200, Anaheim, CA 92806

Phone number

(714) 456-1790

Established

California since 08/27/1992

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

April

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

580

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. FORM ADV PART 2 APPENDIX 1 (7/24/2025)

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (7/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES	OWNER
KREMER, STEPHEN MARK	OWNER	1188829
RUBINO, MICHAEL PETER	OWNER	1188940
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR	DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER	2123754
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2123754
KING, JAMES RONALD SR	DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO	269927
KING, PAUL J	DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL	5017845
KING, WESTLEY HAYES	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	2527676
LEJMAN, SHERI J	CFO/SVP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,049
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,336,108,151

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	18
Arbitration	8

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Robert J. Degroot

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Robert James Degroot's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

EMMETT A LARKIN COMPANY, INC.

EQUITY PROGRAMS CORPORATION

ADMIRALTY SECURITIES CORPORATION

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/16/1981

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/19/1983

Series 22

Date: 10/30/1981

Series 6

Date: 9/1/1981

Series 24

Date: 1/2/2023

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

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