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Robert F. Walsh

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Shelton, CT 06484
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CRD#: 1236262
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Professional summary


Robert Francis Walsh is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Robert has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. CT INSTITUTE OF FINANCE, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 4749 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPROT, CT 06606, SELLING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE, PRESIDENT, SINCE 8/1/2019, DEVOTED TIME IS 20 HOURS A MONTH, TALK TO CURRENT CLIENTS ABOUT HOMEOWNERS, AUTO AND BUSINESS INSURANCE. 2. CT INSTITUTE OF FINANCE, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 4749 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606, DBA FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING PURPOSES, IAR, SINCE 4/18/2012. 3.TAX PREPARER, CT INSTITUTE OF FINANCE, 4749 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 01/2003 AND I SPEND APPROX. 240 HOURS FROM JAN-APR. TAX PREPARATION. 4. COACH, SOUND COACHING INC.4749 MAIN STREET, BRIDEGPORT, CT 06606. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 01/2009 AND I SPEND APPROX. 120 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. COACING CLIENTS AND SMALL BUSINESS. 5. SOUND COACHING INC. KEYNOTE SPEAKER, RADIO SHOW HOST NON FINANCIAL. 6. CT INSTITUTE OF FINANCE. TAX PREPARATION. NOT SECURITIES RELATED. START DATE 10/1/2004. PRESIDENT, 40% OWNERSHIP. 240 HOURS DEVOTED FROM FEBRUARY TO APRIL, 8-10 HOURS DEVOTED DURING MARKET HOURS FROM FEB-APRIL.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 31, 2017 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 231 Coram Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Shelton, CT
Current

May 31, 2017 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 231 Coram Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Shelton, CT
Past

March 28, 2013 - June 1, 2017

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

February 23, 2011 - May 31, 2017

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

March 27, 2008 - January 11, 2017

SOUND ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145330
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

January 25, 2008 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

July 26, 2005 - March 28, 2008

SOUND ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133871
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

December 9, 2002 - December 31, 2004

PFA/PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 123235
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

December 2, 2002 - January 24, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
DARIEN, CT
Past

January 20, 1999 - September 27, 2002

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

December 1, 1997 - January 13, 1999

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 7, 1993 - December 5, 1994

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 9, 1991 - November 16, 1992

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19801
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 1989 - January 16, 1990

SANWA SECURITIES (USA) CO., L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19697
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 1984 - March 11, 1985

FIRSTMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13184
Past

October 26, 1984 - November 26, 1984

BARRON, MARSHALL & KAMEN CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2390
Past

January 26, 1984 - October 3, 1984

ZELLER, TORYKIAN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 10041

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CF
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

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

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/1999 Approved)
BD
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.
RR
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

RR
Arizona
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Arizona
(6/1/2017)
RR
California
(5/31/2017)
IAR
California
(6/11/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Connecticut
(5/31/2017)
RR
Delaware
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Delaware
(6/7/2017)
RR
Florida
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Florida
(6/1/2017)
RR
Georgia
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Georgia
(6/5/2017)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Maine
(1/3/2019)
RR
Maryland
(9/21/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(9/22/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(7/31/2017)
RR
Nevada
(6/12/2017)
IAR
Nevada
(8/17/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/11/2021)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/18/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(5/31/2017)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/2/2017)
RR
New York
(5/31/2017)
IAR
New York
(11/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/31/2017)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/2/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/28/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/3/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(5/31/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(2/26/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/31/2020)
IAR
Texas
(7/31/2020)
RR
Virginia
(5/31/2017)
IAR
Virginia
(6/1/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(5/10/2024)
IAR
Wyoming
(5/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

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

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


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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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)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOWNER
KREMER, STEPHEN MARKOWNER1188829
RUBINO, MICHAEL PETEROWNER1188940
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORDIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2123754
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2123754
KING, JAMES RONALD SRDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO269927
KING, PAUL JDIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL5017845
KING, WESTLEY HAYESDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT2527676
LEJMAN, SHERI JCFO/SVP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts38,049
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,336,108,151

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration8

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Company Information


CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833Shelton, CT 06484

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