JB
Jerry F. Brown
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 1507207
JB
Professional summary
Jerry Frank Brown, who also goes by Frank Gerald Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Bellevue, Washington.
Jerry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Jerry has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Frank Gerald Brown
Other business activities
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J. F. BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance Agent marketing life insurance and Long-term care insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/07/2012 ADDRESS: 11245 SE 6th St. STE 210, BELLEVUE WA 98004, United States DESCRIPTION: I conduct the following outside business activities. DBA J.F. BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC , since 02/17/2012, 11245 SE 6th St., Suite 210, Bellevue, WA 98004, BRANDING PURPOSES ONLY, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. INSURANCE AGENT, 11245 SE 6TH ST., SUITE 210, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 04/1997 AND I SPEND APPROX. 3 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY, LIFE AND/OR LTC INSURANCE.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 14, 2012 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 11245 Se 6th Street Suite #210, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Bellevue, WA
Current
February 13, 2012 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 11245 Se 6th Street Suite #210, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Bellevue, WA
Past
January 6, 2000 - February 14, 2012
PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC
RIA
CRD#: 108728
BELLEVUW, WA
Past
July 30, 1997 - February 13, 2012
PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6390
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
March 3, 1987 - July 24, 1997
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past
May 27, 1986 - September 29, 1986
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
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".
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
Alaska(5/14/2013)
IAR
Alaska(12/21/2021)
RR
Arizona(2/20/2018)
IAR
Arizona(11/15/2021)
IAR
Arkansas(10/9/2019)
RR
Arkansas(11/6/2020)
RR
California(2/13/2012)
IAR
California(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut(5/22/2014)
RR
Florida(2/13/2012)
RR
Georgia(7/23/2025)
RR
Hawaii(2/13/2012)
RR
Idaho(2/13/2012)
IAR
Idaho(11/25/2019)
RR
Illinois(10/13/2021)
RR
Indiana(11/21/2012)
RR
Maine(5/31/2022)
RR
Maryland(2/13/2012)
RR
Massachusetts(1/24/2020)
RR
Minnesota(2/20/2018)
RR
Montana(2/13/2012)
RR
Nevada(3/5/2012)
RR
New York(1/12/2024)
RR
North Carolina(3/13/2015)
IAR
North Carolina(5/27/2015)
IAR
Ohio(10/28/2021)
RR
Oregon(2/13/2012)
RR
Rhode Island(10/13/2021)
RR
South Dakota(2/13/2012)
RR
Texas(2/13/2012)
IAR
Texas(11/14/2016)
RR
Utah(2/13/2012)
RR
Virginia(2/13/2012)
RR
Washington(2/14/2012)
IAR
Washington(2/14/2012)
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 |
Red Flags
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