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Chris H. Naum
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
North Haledon, NJ
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CRD#: 2472353
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Professional summary
Chris H Naum, who also goes by Hristos Chris Naum, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in North Haledon, New Jersey.
Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Chris has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Hristos Chris Naum
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- 03/06/2025 - CHN LIFE PLANNING SRVCS LLC - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Accountant - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 11/01/2024 - 10 hours per month/ 0 hours during trading 2- 03/06/2025 - CHRIS H. NAUM - FINRA Arbitrator - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 04/08/2005 - 0 hours per month/ 0 hours during trading 3- 03/06/2025 - NIA NATIONAL REALTY INC - Mortgage/Real Estate Services - AGENT - Investment Related - Paramus, NJ - Start Date 04/06/2012 - 5 hours per month/ 0 hours during trading 4- 03/06/2025 - Success Mortgage Partners, Inc - Mortgage/Real Estate Services - Investment Related - Paramus, NJ - Start Date 08/16/2024 - 5 hours per month/ 2 hours during trading 5) 11/19/2024 - CHN LIFE PLANNING SRVCS LLC - Investment related - Business Owner - None - Start date: 01/02/1995 - 10 hours per month/ 0 hours during trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
North Haledon, NJ
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
North Haledon, NJ
Past
March 6, 2025 - November 10, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
Past
March 6, 2025 - November 10, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
Past
January 3, 2012 - March 6, 2025
IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140190
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
Past
January 3, 2012 - March 6, 2025
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17839
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
Past
December 16, 2005 - December 31, 2011
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
MAHWA, NJ
Past
December 16, 2005 - December 31, 2011
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
MAHWA, NJ
Past
February 10, 2003 - December 31, 2005
LOMBARD ADVISERS INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 108231
MAHWAH,, NJ
Past
March 29, 1995 - December 31, 2005
LOMBARD SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 27954
HAMWAH, NJ
Past
September 12, 1994 - January 19, 1995
MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, 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
IAR
California(11/6/2025)
RR
Connecticut(11/6/2025)
RR
Florida(11/6/2025)
IAR
Florida(11/7/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(11/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey(11/6/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(11/10/2025)
RR
New York(11/6/2025)
IAR
New York(11/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/13/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina(11/6/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas(11/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 | DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE 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 |
Red Flags
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