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Thomas B. Paine
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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CRD#: 2285372
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Professional summary
Thomas Benjamin Paine, who also goes by Tom Paine, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Arroyo Grande, California.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Tom Paine
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 26, 2011 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1186 E. Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420Office #2: 6627-a Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Arroyo Grande, CA
Current
May 5, 2006 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1186 E. Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420Office #2: 6627-a Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Arroyo Grande, CA
Past
September 21, 2006 - December 31, 2014
CAREY JAMES & ASSOCIATES
RIA
CRD#: 125210
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
Past
October 31, 1996 - May 16, 2006
G - W BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 22691
BEVERLY, NJ
Past
April 7, 1994 - October 29, 1996
MONTEREY BAY SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16274
APTOS, CA
Past
December 9, 1992 - March 30, 1994
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alaska(9/14/2022)
IAR
Alaska(9/16/2022)
RR
Arizona(8/28/2024)
RR
California(5/5/2006)
IAR
California(7/26/2011)
IAR
Connecticut(1/3/2024)
RR
New Mexico(7/17/2012)
IAR
Oregon(8/2/2016)
RR
South Carolina(1/2/2026)
IAR
South Carolina(1/6/2026)
IAR
Texas(7/21/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/13/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 7/9/2010
Corporate Securities Limited Representative ExaminationGeneral 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES | OWNER | |
| KREMER, STEPHEN MARK | OWNER | 1188829 |
| RUBINO, MICHAEL PETER | OWNER | 1188940 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| KING, JAMES RONALD SR | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO | 269927 |
| KING, PAUL J | DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL | 5017845 |
| KING, WESTLEY HAYES | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 2527676 |
| LEJMAN, SHERI J | CFO/SVP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 38,049 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,336,108,151 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 18 |
| Arbitration | 8 |
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Company Information
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD#: 30833Arroyo Grande, CA 93420TRUST BUT VERIFY
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