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William Fuentes

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Simi Valley, CA
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CRD#: 1330327
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Professional summary


William Fuentes, who also goes by Bill Fuentes, Wilfredo Fuentes, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Simi Valley, California.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. William has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Fuentes | Wilfredo Fuentes

Other business activities


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William Fuentes, non-investment related, Simi Valley, CA. 93065, owner, since 2/16/2018, devoted time is 10 hours a month, insurance life products, mostly term insurance, review insurance policies and assisting clients with sale of term insurance products and sale of fixed annuities.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 10, 2021 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Simi Valley, CA
Current

January 2, 2019 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Simi Valley, CA
Past

January 22, 2016 - December 31, 2018

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

March 12, 2014 - January 25, 2016

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

May 10, 2013 - March 14, 2014

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

January 6, 2006 - January 14, 2009

WEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127470
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

July 1, 2002 - May 31, 2013

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

May 11, 2001 - July 25, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 17, 1998 - June 1, 2001

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 16, 1986 - May 1, 1998

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

February 11, 1985 - May 21, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

February 6, 1985 - May 19, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320

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".
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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
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Arizona
(1/25/2023)
RR
California
(1/2/2019)
IAR
California
(11/10/2021)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2021)
RR
Nevada
(8/31/2022)
IAR
Nevada
(2/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/25/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 30833Simi Valley, CA

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