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Edward E. Blacka
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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CRD#: 1489265
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Professional summary
Edward E Blacka, who also goes by Eddie Blacka, Edward Ernest Blacka Jr, Edward Ernest Jr Blacka, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Edward has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Eddie Blacka | Edward Ernest Blacka Jr | Edward Ernest Jr Blacka
Other business activities
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1. Blacka Financial Consulting, non-investment related, 201 Penn Center Blvd., Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, insurance consulting, Owner/Sr. Partner, since 1/2015, devoted time is 5-10 hours a month, sales, services, marketing property and Casualty insurance. 2. Blacka Financial Consulting, non-investment related, 201 Penn Center Blvd., Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, DBA for branding purposes only, founding partner, since 1/1/2015. 3. PolySmith Inc., non-investment related, 2970 Highway 27, Guys Mills, PA 16327, Mt. Hope Golf Course, silent minority owner of a family golf course, since 1/1989, devoted time is 1 hour a month. 4. Blacka Financial Consulting, non-investment related, 201 Penn Center Blvd., Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, LHA agent conducting whole life and term life sales and support, since 3/1/1986, devoted time is 5 hours a month, prospecting for new business and servicing existing accounts. 5. BLACKA FINANCIAL CONSULTING POSITION: owner NATURE: Blacka Financial Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/1995 ADDRESS: 201 penn center blvd suite 400, pittsburgh PA 15131, United States DESCRIPTION: P & C insurance, Fixed Life Insurance products
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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®
NoneExperience
Current
December 22, 2020 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 201 Penn Center Blvd. Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15235Office #2: 396 Rodi Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Pittsburgh, PA
Current
December 21, 2020 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 201 Penn Center Blvd. Suite #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15235Office #2: 396 Rodi Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
August 16, 2012 - December 21, 2020
TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106015
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
July 26, 2012 - December 21, 2020
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18312
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
September 2, 2008 - July 20, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
June 19, 2008 - July 20, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
January 8, 2007 - June 13, 2008
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
January 4, 2005 - December 31, 2006
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
December 14, 2004 - May 24, 2006
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
December 14, 2004 - June 13, 2008
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
December 12, 2003 - December 8, 2004
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
October 17, 2001 - December 4, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105796
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
July 24, 2001 - December 4, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past
September 19, 1995 - July 19, 2001
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past
May 16, 1986 - July 14, 1995
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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
Arkansas(12/21/2020)
RR
California(10/11/2023)
IAR
California(10/12/2023)
RR
Florida(12/21/2020)
RR
Georgia(6/25/2024)
IAR
Georgia(6/26/2024)
RR
Louisiana(12/21/2020)
RR
Maryland(12/21/2020)
IAR
Maryland(2/22/2021)
RR
New Jersey(3/7/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/22/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania(12/22/2020)
RR
Tennessee(4/2/2025)
RR
Texas(3/15/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/15/2022)
RR
Virginia(12/21/2020)
RR
Washington(6/27/2024)
RR
West Virginia(12/21/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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 | DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE 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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