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W K. Early

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Ordinary, VA 23131
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CRD#: 2021508
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Professional summary


W Kent Early, who also goes by William Early, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Ordinary, Virginia.

W is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. W has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


William Early

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.
1. DBA EARLY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC,FOR BRANDING PURPOSES ONLY, MANAGING MEMBER, SINCE 12/8/2004, PO BOX 356, ORDINARY, VA 23131, DEVOTED TIME 40 HRS A MONTH, NON- INVESTMENT RELATED. 2. W. KENT EARLY PC, PRESIDENT, 3847 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HWY., ORDINARY, VA 23131, TAX ACCOUNTANT FOR ACCOUNTING AND TAX PRACTICE, DEVOTED TIME IS 150 HOURS PER MONTH, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. 3. QUALITY RENTAL PROPERTIES, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, LLC, 3847 GEORGE WAHINGTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, ORDINARY, VA 23131, TO PERSONALLY BUY, SELL AND RENT INVESTMENT REALESTATE, MANAGING MEMBER, SINCE 8/1/2007, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, TO MANAGE PURCHASE AND SALES OF REAL ESTATE, MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTIES. 4. K & G FISHING CHARTERS, LLC T/A CAROLINA BLONDE FISHING CHARTERS POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Fishing Charters for Hire INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: null START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: 103 Cedar Street, Beaufort NC 28516, United States DESCRIPTION: Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view W Kent Early's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 12, 2007 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 3847 George Washington Memorial Highway, Ordinary, VA 23131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Ordinary, VA
Current

January 2, 2004 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 3847 George Washington Memorial Highway, Ordinary, VA 23131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Ordinary, VA
Past

January 19, 1995 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 19, 1995 - December 8, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 6, 1990 - November 22, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 6, 1990 - November 22, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
Florida
(9/29/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/27/2015)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/10/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2004)
IAR
Virginia
(3/12/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/26/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)


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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#: 30833Ordinary, VA 23131

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