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Michael Y. Hamilton

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Ft. Myers, FL 33907
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CRD#: 2038138
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Professional summary


Michael Young Hamilton, who also goes by Michael Hamilton, Mike Hamilton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Hamilton | Mike Hamilton

Other business activities


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1. OWNER, EAGLE TAX GROUP, 5237 SUMMERLIN COMMONS BLVD., FORT. MYERS, FL 33907, TAX PREPARATION, NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 11/2012 AND I SPEND APPROX. 4 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. 2. PRESIDENT, HAMILTON WEALTH MANGEMENT, 5237 SUMMERLIN COMMONS BLVD., FORT. MYERS, FL 33907. DBA FOR BRANDING PURPOSES ONLY. INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 03/2009.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 30, 2015 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33907
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Ft. Myers, FL
Current

October 30, 2015 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33907
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Ft. Myers, FL
Past

May 10, 2010 - October 30, 2015

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
FORT MEYERS, FL
Past

March 29, 2010 - October 30, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
FORT MEYERS, FL
Past

March 23, 2009 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

March 13, 2009 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

May 1, 2001 - March 19, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
FT. MYERS, FL
Past

May 1, 2001 - March 19, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
FT. MYERS, FL
Past

May 15, 1996 - May 18, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - May 13, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 1993 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1992 - March 4, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
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".
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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.

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
California
(10/30/2015)
IAR
California
(9/25/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/23/2019)
IAR
Delaware
(2/23/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/30/2015)
IAR
Florida
(11/3/2015)
RR
Georgia
(10/30/2015)
RR
Illinois
(3/29/2016)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/28/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(4/8/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/4/2015)
IAR
Maine
(5/4/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/30/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts
(2/11/2016)
RR
Michigan
(10/30/2015)
IAR
Michigan
(7/21/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/30/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(10/30/2015)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/4/2023)
RR
New York
(10/30/2015)
RR
Ohio
(2/7/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(2/7/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/30/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/30/2015)
IAR
South Carolina
(11/13/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(12/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/9/2021)
IAR
Texas
(2/9/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(3/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/17/1993
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#: 30833Ft. Myers, FL 33907

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