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David A. Cieszynski

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CRD#: 1839044
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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David Anthony Cieszynski was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. David had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
ERIE FAMILY LIFE, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 156 PERRY HIGHWAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229, FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, AGENT, SINCE 6/1/2019, DEVTOED TIME IS 12 HOURS A MONTH, LIFE INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. SENTINEL SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO., NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1405 W. 2200 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, 84119, SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE AND/OR FIXED ANNUITIES, AGENT, SINCE 9/28/2014, DEVOTED TIME IS 1 HR A MONTH. PRESIDENT, CTE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 101 BELLEVUE ROAD, #200, PITTSBURGH,PA 15229. NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 12/2/2002, 15 HOURS PER MONTH, SALE & SERVICE OF FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY INSURANCE, LTC INSURANCE, AND HEALTH INSURANCE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 16, 2009 - April 3, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 13, 2009 - April 3, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 8, 2005 - December 4, 2009

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 22, 2002 - December 4, 2009

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 12, 2001 - August 22, 2002

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
OVERLAND PK, KS
Past

July 2, 1999 - August 22, 2002

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 29, 1998 - July 6, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 1, 1996 - July 17, 1998

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 1994 - August 8, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 16, 1994 - August 8, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 13, 1989 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 13, 1989 - September 29, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/22/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 30833

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