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Joseph R. Fenstermacher

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
COOOPERSBURG, PA 18036
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CRD#: 2681517
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Professional summary


Joseph Ralph Fenstermacher, who also goes by Joseph R Fenstermacher, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Cooopersburg, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Joseph has worked at 8 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


Joseph R Fenstermacher

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. OWNER/PARTNER, HEALTH INSURANCE WORX, LLC. 16 S. MAIN STREET, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 05/2013 AND I SPEND APPROX. 10 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. I SELL INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE. 2. PARTNER, TW COOPER BENEFITS, LLC., 6666 PASSER ROAD, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 01/2018 AND I SPEND APPROX. 5 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. I OVERSEE 2 LIFE AGENTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE. 3. PRESERVATION WEALTH ADVISORS, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 16 S. MAIN STREET, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036, DBA FOR BRANDING PURPOSES, SINCE 9/23/2022. 4. SELF POSITION: Agent NATURE: sell fixed annuities INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/15/2022 ADDRESS: 16 South Main Street, Coopersburg PA 18036, United States DESCRIPTION: sell fixed life insurance and annuities, term insurance and MYGA annuities

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 16 S. Main Street, Cooopersburg, PA 18036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
COOOPERSBURG, PA
Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 16 S. Main Street, Cooopersburg, PA 18036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
COOOPERSBURG, PA
Past

March 1, 2019 - June 14, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

March 1, 2019 - June 14, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

September 4, 2015 - March 1, 2019

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

May 16, 2007 - March 1, 2019

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

July 12, 2006 - May 18, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - May 18, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

August 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 31, 1998 - July 17, 2000

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 14, 1995 - December 20, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 14, 1995 - December 20, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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
Connecticut
(6/4/2024)
RR
Delaware
(6/14/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/20/2021)
RR
Maryland
(5/18/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(6/10/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/18/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/10/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/10/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(6/10/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/12/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(4/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/16/2015
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#: 30833Cooopersburg, PA 18036

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