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Ward W. Molen
CENTRIC ADVISORS
Cypress, TX 77429
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CRD#: 1323445
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Professional summary
Ward Wesley Molen is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC located in Cypress, Texas.
Ward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ward has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) MOLEN FAMILY HOLDINGS, INC.
POSITION: President NATURE: This business is the holding company that owns the office building in which our firm is housed. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2008
ADDRESS: 11555 Champion Forest Dr., Houston TX 77066, United States
DESCRIPTION: Review and approve rental interactions.
2) MOLEN TAX APP, LLC
POSITION: Partner NATURE: Mobile app development INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2015
ADDRESS: 11555 Champion Forest Dr., Houston TX 77066, United States
DESCRIPTION: N/A Inactive business
3) MOLEN FINANCIAL, LLC
POSITION: Member, Manager NATURE: For the purposes of expense reimbursement and bookkeeping purposes. Not actively marketed as financial services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2015
ADDRESS: 11555 Champion Forest Drive, Houston TX 77066, United States
DESCRIPTION: For the purposes of expense reimbursement and bookkeeping.
Currently function as a broker/dealer for 1st Global.
Currently function as the president of Molen & Associates, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting services business.
Currently hold an insurance license to sell life insurance.
Ward Molen is a licensed insurance agent. Start date 2017, Investment Related Y, Hours per month less than 20.
From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from this activity. Clients should be aware that these services pay a
commission and involve a possible conflict of interest, as commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a
registered investment adviser. the investment adviser always acts in the best interest of the client; including in the sale of
commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to implement the plan through any representative
of the investment adviser in their capacity as a licensed insurance agent
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 7, 2019 - Present
CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 12549 Louetta Road, Cypress, TX 77429RIA
CRD#: 282477
Cypress, TX
Past
March 22, 2017 - August 8, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
Houston, TX
Past
March 15, 2017 - August 8, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
Houston, TX
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 17, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 17, 2017
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 10, 2008 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 27, 2008 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 28, 2005 - June 5, 2008
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
HOUSTON, TX
Past
December 10, 2004 - June 5, 2008
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 31, 2004 - December 17, 2004
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CA
CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
CENTRIC | TITAN ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | MAJORS & MONDRAGON, LLC. | CENTRIC WEALTH | CENTRIC RETIREMENT | CENTRIC PARTNERS | CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 282477 / SEC#: 801-121623
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2021 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Texas(8/7/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CA
CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
CENTRIC | TITAN ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | MAJORS & MONDRAGON, LLC. | CENTRIC WEALTH | CENTRIC RETIREMENT | CENTRIC PARTNERS | CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 282477 / SEC#: 801-121623
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2021 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)Vermont
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Contact information
Main Address
12549 Louetta Road, Cypress, TX 77429
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 215-5888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,162 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 226,897,006 |
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Company Information
CENTRIC ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 282477Cypress, TX 77429TRUST BUT VERIFY
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