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Christopher G. Haberl

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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CRD#: 2279941
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Professional summary


Christopher Gene Haberl, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Chris Haberl, Christopher Gene Habert, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Huntington Beach, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Haberl | Christopher Gene Habert

Other business activities


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1. FCI LENDER SERVICES, INVESTMENT RELATED, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648, I AM INVESTING IN TRUST DEEDS FOR MYSELF, INVESTOR, DEVOTED TIME IS 1 HOUR A MONTH, SINCE 9/26/2016. 2. RETIREMENT EDUCATORS, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 7777 CENTER AVE., #120, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, DBA FOR MODERN RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP, DEVOTED TIME IS 2 HRS A MONTH, COLLECT THE FEE FOR THE COURSE. OWNER, SINCE 9/8/2014. 3. HABERL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 7777 CENTER AVE., SUITE #120, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE AND/OR FIXED ANNUITIES, SINCE 1/1/2013, DEVOTED TIME IS 1 HR A MONTH, MEET WITH CLIENTS TO PROCESS THEIR INSURANCE CASES. 4. HABERL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 7777 CENTER AVE., SUITE #120, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, AN ENTITY USED AS A PASS THROUGH FOR TAX PURPOSES, OWNER, SINCE 9/21/2020, I AM THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE LLC. 5. BAKER BROTHERS INVESTMENTS (BBI) THROUGH BGA HORIZON FUND, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1 MARINA PARK DRIVE, SUITE #1150, BOSTON, MA 02210, THIS IS A PRIVATE INVESTMENT OFFERED THROUGH BGA HORIZON FUND INVESTING IN BAKER BROTHERS INVESTMENTS A BIOTECH INVESTMENT FIRM, BAKER BROTHERS (BBI) EMPLOYS A PRIVATE EQUITY/VENTURE CAPITAL STYLE APPROACH TO PUBLIC BIOTECH INVESTING, 95% OF THEIR INVESTMENTS OCCUR IN THE PUBLIC MARKETS, BUT THEY HAVE A LONG TIME HORIZON FOR THEIR CORE POSITIONS, INVESTOR, SINCE 5/27/2021. 6. 711 PCH LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: 711 PCH LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2024 ADDRESS: 711 PCH #105, Huntington Beach CA 92648, United States DESCRIPTION: This is a holding LLC for a rental property. The duties are to collect rent from the property and manage it when it becomes vacant.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

April 26, 2013 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 7777 Center Avenue Suite #120, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Huntington Beach, CA
Current

April 26, 2013 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 7777 Center Avenue Suite #120, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Huntington Beach, CA
Past

December 31, 1997 - May 6, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
Past

October 25, 1995 - May 6, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
Past

July 20, 1995 - October 30, 1995

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

October 22, 1992 - July 20, 1995

PACIFIC COAST FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29267
Past

September 28, 1992 - January 6, 1993

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY

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.

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
Alabama
(12/20/2022)
RR
Arizona
(8/16/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(8/20/2021)
RR
California
(4/26/2013)
IAR
California
(4/26/2013)
RR
Florida
(5/16/2016)
RR
Hawaii
(11/19/2021)
RR
Idaho
(2/5/2021)
RR
Indiana
(7/24/2020)
RR
Maryland
(2/1/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(9/23/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/15/2022)
RR
Nevada
(10/23/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(3/18/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(4/26/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/30/2013)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2021)
RR
Oregon
(8/24/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(12/21/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(3/23/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/26/2013)
IAR
Texas
(4/26/2013)
RR
Utah
(2/7/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/17/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/23/1995
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 30833Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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