RK
Robert I. Kassel
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Naples, FL
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CRD#: 1473673
RK
Professional summary
Robert Ian Kassel is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Naples, Florida.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 27, 2007 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Naples, FL
Current
June 27, 2007 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Naples, FL
Past
March 1, 2000 - June 27, 2007
BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
August 21, 1998 - June 27, 2007
BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
May 3, 1995 - July 20, 1998
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
July 13, 1992 - May 26, 1995
LAZAR FREDERICK & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 15615
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
July 20, 1990 - July 22, 1992
FORTRESS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19613
Past
February 5, 1990 - March 23, 1990
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC
BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
March 7, 1989 - February 20, 1990
MUNICICORP OF CALIFORNIA
BD
CRD#: 7184
Past
November 14, 1987 - March 9, 1989
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
Past
September 8, 1986 - February 20, 1990
MUNICICORP OF CALIFORNIA
BD
CRD#: 7184
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
March 19, 1986 - September 18, 1986
MF GLOBAL INC.
BD
CRD#: 6731
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(1/8/2015)
IAR
Arizona(1/15/2016)
RR
Arkansas(3/28/2022)
IAR
Arkansas(1/10/2023)
RR
California(6/27/2007)
IAR
California(6/27/2007)
RR
Delaware(1/31/2022)
IAR
Delaware(1/9/2023)
IAR
Florida(1/4/2011)
RR
Florida(12/4/2012)
RR
Georgia(3/4/2008)
IAR
Georgia(1/4/2011)
IAR
Idaho(1/4/2011)
RR
Idaho(8/18/2015)
RR
Kansas(3/13/2024)
IAR
Kansas(3/13/2024)
RR
Michigan(5/14/2019)
IAR
Michigan(7/19/2019)
RR
Nebraska(10/28/2025)
IAR
Nebraska(10/28/2025)
RR
Nevada(8/22/2017)
IAR
Nevada(1/5/2018)
RR
North Carolina(4/8/2015)
IAR
North Carolina(1/3/2018)
IAR
Oregon(1/3/2011)
RR
Oregon(1/5/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/5/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/11/2016)
RR
South Carolina(8/21/2015)
IAR
South Carolina(1/5/2016)
IAR
Texas(4/3/2012)
RR
Texas(8/20/2015)
RR
Virginia(2/1/2022)
IAR
Virginia(1/3/2023)
RR
Washington(10/16/2007)
IAR
Washington(1/5/2011)
IAR
Wyoming(7/14/2020)
RR
Wyoming(7/16/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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 | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE 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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