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Stuart Jay Spivak

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
·CRD# 1883651·37 years registered

Professional Summary

Stuart Jay Spivak is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stuart is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Stuart has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

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Account Minimum

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Years of Experience

37 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Current·CRD# 30833
RIA
BD
1. 8753 E. Bell Road Suite #101, Scottsdale, AZ 852602. Two Bala Plaza Suite #300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
June 16, 2008 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Current·CRD# 30833
RIA
BD
1. 8753 E. Bell Road Suite #101, Scottsdale, AZ 852602. Two Bala Plaza Suite #300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
May 29, 2008 - Present

Past

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 6627
RIA
Scottsdale, AZ
January 11, 2008 - May 29, 2008
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 6627
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
January 11, 2008 - May 29, 2008
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
RIA
Bala Cynwydp, PA
September 18, 2007 - January 3, 2008
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
BD
Bala Cynwydp, PA
June 28, 2004 - January 3, 2008
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 4095
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
June 28, 2004 - July 9, 2007
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
March 15, 1993 - June 10, 2004
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 3036
BD
Hartford, CT
March 6, 1989 - March 15, 1993

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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)

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

571

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

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 (7/28/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOWNER—
KREMER, STEPHEN MARKOWNER1188829
RUBINO, MICHAEL PETEROWNER1188940
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2123754
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORDIRECTOR/EVP2123754
KING, JAMES RONALD SRDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO269927
KING, PAUL JDIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL5017845
KING, WESTLEY HAYESDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT2527676
LEJMAN, SHERI JSVP/CFO/FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL—

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

45,336

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$9,740,127,253

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

19

Arbitration

8

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Other business activities

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1. STUART J. SPIVAK DBA THE SPIVAK FINANCIAL GROUP, SOLE PROPRIETOR, SINCE 6/1/1986, AT 8160 E. BUTHERUS DRIVE, SUITE 5, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE AND /OR FIXED ANNUITIES, INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT INSURANCE PLANS (GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE, GROUP DENTAL, GROUP LIFE, & DISABILITY AND 401K PLANS), DEVOTED TIME IS 20 HR A MONTH, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. 2. MUTUAL TRUST LIFE INS. CO. & LAFAYETTE LIFE INS. CO., INVESTEMENT RELATED, 8753 E. BELL ROAD, #101, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, OFFERING PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE DESIGNED FOR YOUR FAMILY BANK PROGRAM, AGENT/OWNER, SINCE 6/20/2020, DEVOTED TIME IS 35 HOURS A MONTH. 3. 72(t) PROFESSOR/SPIVAK FINANCIAL GROUP, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 8753 E. BELL ROAD, #101, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, ONLINE 72(t) SEPP EDUCATIONAL CLASS, OWNER, SINCE 2/1/2022, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, COMPLIMENTARY CALL AFTER STUDENT COMPLETES COURSE.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(3/20/2013)
IAR
Alabama
(8/13/2014)
RR
Arizona
(5/29/2008)
IAR
Arizona
(6/16/2008)
RR
Arkansas
(6/27/2014)
RR
California
(5/29/2008)
IAR
California
(7/9/2012)
RR
Colorado
(5/29/2008)
IAR
Colorado
(1/3/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(5/29/2008)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/19/2011)
RR
Delaware
(4/29/2010)
IAR
Delaware
(7/3/2012)
RR
Florida
(11/1/2010)
IAR
Florida
(8/23/2018)
RR
Georgia
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Georgia
(11/25/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(8/8/2016)
IAR
Hawaii
(8/26/2021)
RR
Idaho
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Idaho
(2/16/2024)
RR
Illinois
(6/22/2010)
IAR
Illinois
(4/24/2012)
RR
Indiana
(1/22/2014)
IAR
Indiana
(4/7/2026)
RR
Iowa
(2/7/2014)
IAR
Iowa
(12/10/2018)
RR
Kansas
(3/16/2009)
IAR
Kansas
(2/15/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(10/5/2018)
IAR
Kentucky
(10/5/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(7/28/2010)
IAR
Louisiana
(1/7/2022)
RR
Maine
(5/12/2014)
RR
Maryland
(1/31/2011)
IAR
Maryland
(6/11/2018)
RR
Michigan
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Michigan
(2/7/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/18/2014)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/24/2019)
RR
Missouri
(3/14/2014)
RR
Montana
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Montana
(2/15/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/13/2011)
IAR
Nevada
(11/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/29/2008)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/5/2011)
RR
New Mexico
(11/3/2017)
IAR
New Mexico
(11/3/2017)
RR
New York
(5/29/2008)
IAR
New York
(11/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/29/2008)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/26/2018)
RR
Ohio
(3/12/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/17/2008)
IAR
Oklahoma
(1/16/2019)
RR
Oregon
(3/19/2014)
IAR
Oregon
(8/6/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/29/2008)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2011)
IAR
Rhode Island
(3/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/21/2014)
IAR
South Carolina
(6/12/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(3/17/2014)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2014)
IAR
Texas
(5/16/2018)
RR
Utah
(4/23/2014)
RR
Vermont
(6/27/2014)
RR
Virginia
(3/14/2014)
IAR
Virginia
(3/13/2018)
RR
Washington
(6/20/2008)
IAR
Washington
(1/5/2011)
RR
West Virginia
(3/19/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/31/2010)
IAR
Wisconsin
(8/18/2011)
RR
Wyoming
(3/18/2014)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1989About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1989About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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