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Michael A. Elias
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Brentwood, CA 94513
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CRD#: 1522834
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Professional summary
Michael Anthony Elias is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Brentwood, California.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Elite Wealth Advisors, non-investment related, 1120 Second St., Suite #104, Brentwood, CA 94513, individual life insurance, long term care, some group health, and fixed annuities, president, since 3/2013 devoted time is 30-40 hours a month, planning for a client using life insurance and other insurance products. 2. MICHAEL A. ELIAS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Introduction/Referral INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/21/2022 ADDRESS: 1120 Second Street, Suite 104, Brentwood CA 94513, United States DESCRIPTION: Making introductions to companies to file for the Employee Retention Credit. The program is how employers can get a refund of up to $26,000 per employee based on PPP received and whether it was forgiven.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 2, 2019 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1120 Second Street Suite #104, Brentwood, CA 94513RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Brentwood, CA
Current
January 2, 2019 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1120 Second Street Suite #104, Brentwood, CA 94513RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Brentwood, CA
Past
March 12, 2013 - December 31, 2018
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 37031
BRENTWOOD, CA
Past
March 12, 2013 - December 31, 2018
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37031
BRENTWOOD, CA
Past
July 11, 2005 - February 12, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
BRENWOOD, CA
Past
April 2, 1998 - February 12, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
BRENWOOD, CA
Past
August 25, 1986 - February 27, 1998
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
Arizona(4/29/2020)
IAR
Arizona(5/1/2023)
RR
California(1/2/2019)
IAR
California(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado(4/13/2020)
IAR
Colorado(4/13/2020)
RR
Nevada(2/28/2020)
IAR
Nevada(10/5/2020)
RR
New Mexico(7/10/2020)
IAR
New Mexico(5/26/2023)
RR
New York(3/17/2020)
IAR
New York(5/5/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(11/9/2021)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/9/2022)
IAR
Oregon(4/12/2019)
RR
Oregon(1/13/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/22/2021)
RR
Tennessee(3/1/2023)
RR
Washington(1/3/2022)
IAR
Washington(9/21/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD#: 30833Brentwood, CA 94513TRUST BUT VERIFY
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