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Eric M. Johnson

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
La Jolla, CA 92037
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CRD#: 1277875
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Professional summary


Eric Marlon Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in La Jolla, California.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Eric has worked at 10 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


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INSURANCE AGENT, ERIC JOHNSON, 875 PROSPECT, #303, LA JOLLA, CA 92037. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 04/2010 AND I SPEND APPROX. 8 HOURS A MONTH ON THIS BUSINESS. FIXED INSURANCE SALES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 12, 2010 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 800 Silverado Street Suite # 300, La Jolla, CA 92037
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
La Jolla, CA
Current

March 12, 2010 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 800 Silverado Street Suite # 300, La Jolla, CA 92037
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
La Jolla, CA
Past

December 14, 2007 - March 12, 2010

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

December 14, 2007 - March 12, 2010

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

October 10, 2007 - December 18, 2007

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

November 3, 2006 - December 22, 2009

SEAHORSE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 135676
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

June 14, 2006 - October 31, 2007

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

May 29, 1996 - October 24, 2005

FIRST WALL STREET CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13024
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

March 16, 1993 - May 24, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 4, 1988 - November 4, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 1988 - October 31, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1987 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
(3/12/2010)
RR
California
(3/12/2010)
IAR
California
(3/12/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(3/7/2022)
RR
Illinois
(8/13/2025)
RR
Nevada
(6/23/2015)
IAR
New Mexico
(6/4/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(11/28/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(5/17/2018)
RR
Washington
(11/9/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/15/2006
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#: 30833La Jolla, CA 92037

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