Victoria L. Artel

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL

Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308

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CRD#: 1216175

Professional summary

Victoria Lee Artel, who also goes by VIctoria Lee Ariel, Victoria Lee Henszey Mrs., is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida.

Victoria is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Victoria has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Victoria Lee Ariel | Victoria Lee Henszey Mrs.

Other business activities

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1.) GOLD COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; DBA; START DATE 12/22/2014; 160 HOURS PER MONTH. 2.) THE COVE FINANCIAL; MEMBER; HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE 06/27/2018.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 29, 2024 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 275 Commercial Blvd. Suite #200, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308

RIA

CRD#: 30833

Lauderdale By The Sea, FL

Current

October 14, 2022 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 275 Commercial Blvd. Suite #200, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308

RIA

CRD#: 30833

Lauderdale By The Sea, FL

Past

October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2022

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

Lauderdale By the Sea, FL

Past

September 8, 2022 - October 26, 2022

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Past

October 24, 2020 - October 26, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL

Past

January 23, 2015 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137888

Lauderdale By The Sea, FL

Past

December 22, 2014 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Past

June 17, 2011 - December 26, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

POMPANO BEACH, FL

Past

June 14, 2011 - December 26, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

POMPANO BEACH, FL

Past

February 13, 2008 - June 15, 2011

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4161

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

May 7, 2007 - June 15, 2011

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 4161

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

June 28, 2002 - June 4, 2007

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

January 3, 1997 - July 8, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7471

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

March 24, 1987 - July 8, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

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

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

California
(10/14/2022)

Florida
(10/18/2022)

IAR

Florida
(3/29/2024)

New Hampshire
(10/14/2022)

New York
(10/14/2022)

IAR

New York
(10/15/2024)

Virginia
(10/14/2022)

IAR

Virginia
(5/21/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/8/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/29/1988

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: 3/21/1987

General Securities Representative 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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Victoria L. Artel

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/8/2008

Series 63

Date: 1/29/1988

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1987

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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