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Aaron Wayne Smith

AIF®
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
GLEN ALLEN, VA
·CRD# 2747405·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Aaron Wayne Smith, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Glen Allen, Virginia. Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Aaron has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
BD
3954 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
March 1, 2000 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
BD
3954 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
October 31, 1996 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
BD
Duluth, GA
June 5, 1996 - October 7, 1996

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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)

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

571

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

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 (7/28/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOWNER—
KREMER, STEPHEN MARKOWNER1188829
RUBINO, MICHAEL PETEROWNER1188940
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2123754
DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTORDIRECTOR/EVP2123754
KING, JAMES RONALD SRDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO269927
KING, PAUL JDIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL5017845
KING, WESTLEY HAYESDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT2527676
LEJMAN, SHERI JSVP/CFO/FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL—

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

45,336

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$9,740,127,253

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

19

Arbitration

8

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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) MY FIDUCIARY ADVISORS LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD LANE, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTING AND LIFE INSURANCE, DBA FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING TO MILLENNIALS, FOUNDER, SINCE 6/7/2019.
(2) THE AARON SMITH SHOW - YOUR CHOICE YOUR MONEY, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, OWNER, SINCE 2/19/2009, DEVOTED TIME IS 17 HOURS A MONTH, NON-INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION ABOUT MONEY MATTERS, DEBTS, RAISING KIDS, PROFESSIONAL ATHLETICS COLLEGE STUDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, RELATING WITH UNDERSTANDING HOW MONEY AND VALUE AFFECT EVERY DAY SCENARIO AND LIFESTYLES.
(3) AARON SMITH, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, AUTHOR, SINCE 1/31/2009, DEVOTED TIME IS 2 HOURS A MONTH, BOOKS: IN THE BLACK LIVE FAITHFULLY, PROSPER FINANCIALLY, THE ULTIMATE 9 STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM, ON THE LINE, GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.
(4) TITHING FROM HEAVEN, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, EDUCATION, FACILIATATOR, SINCE 6/1/2018, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, MODERATE AND FACILITATE MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH, DIRECT AS NEEDED MEMBERS TO ATTORNEYS TO ADOPT TRUST ACCOUNTS, REVIEW BENEFICIARY OF INDIVIDUALS IF INTERESTED IN LEAVING INHERITANCE TO CHRUCH.
(5) LIFE INSURANCE, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060,SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE AND/OR FIXED ANNUITIES, AGENT, SINCE 5/5/2014, DEVOTED TIME IS 6 HRS A MONTH, DETERMINE WITH PROSPECT AND/OR CLIENT LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS.
(6) TRAINER/EDUCATOR, A.W.SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP, 3954 SPRINGFIELD RD., GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 5/1/2011, 20 HOURS PER MONTH, EDUCATE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES REGARDING THEIR GOVERNMENT BENEFITS.
(7) AUTHOR, A.W.SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP, 3954 SPRINGFIELD RD., GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 6/12/2009, 5 HOURS PER MONTH, MARKET SALES OF BOOKS THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND CLASSES.
(8) RADIO HOST, A.W.SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP, 3954 SPRINGFIELD RD., GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 9/5/201, 7 HOURS PER MONTH.
(9) A.W. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP INC., NON-INVESTMENT REALTED, 3954 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060, SETTLEMENT CONSULTANT, SINCE 12/14/2012, DEVOTED TIME 2 HOURS A MONTH, REVIEW WITH CLEINT, ATTORNEY AND IF APPLICABLE, MEDIATOR AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT AND DETERMINE WHAT PAYOUT BASED ON SETTLEMENT AMOUNT, FAMILY IMMEDIATE NEEDS, LONG TERM MEDICAL AND INCOME NEEDS MADE AVAILABLE BY ATTORNEY WORKS BEST FOR REPRESENTING ATTONREY'S CLIENT.
(10) ESTATE PLAN NAVIGATOR POSITION: Marketer/ Data Entry NATURE: Administrative - conferencing with a potential prospect and inputting information into an online portal to determine if a will or trust is needed to protect an individual personal asset. Inputting the data, follow up appointments, edits/corrections and delivery of final documents. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/19/2022 ADDRESS: 3954 Springfield Road, Glen Allen VA 23060, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing online portal/software to individual to create a will/or trust.
(11) G2G EDUCATIONAL MODULES POSITION: Lecturer NATURE: Targeting a specific demographic (African American) to enhance educational knowledge of wealth building and generational legacy. Utilizing technology to create educational modules and discussing different topics concerning money and financial literacy. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/16/2023 ADDRESS: 3954 Springfield Road, n Allen VA 23060, United States DESCRIPTION: Teaching 20 to 30 minutes web-based classroom style topics regarding financial education focusing on African American generational wealth building.

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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".
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(9/12/2001)
IAR
California
(9/27/2019)
RR
Colorado
(10/8/2013)
IAR
Colorado
(10/9/2013)
IAR
Delaware
(1/17/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/21/2010)
IAR
District of Columbia
(2/24/2012)
RR
Florida
(4/23/2003)
IAR
Florida
(11/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/11/2002)
IAR
Georgia
(1/18/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(3/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(6/27/2011)
IAR
Kentucky
(12/5/2012)
RR
Louisiana
(3/26/2013)
IAR
Louisiana
(4/1/2013)
RR
Maryland
(7/27/1998)
IAR
Maryland
(1/6/2011)
IAR
Mississippi
(3/17/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/10/2007)
IAR
New Jersey
(12/5/2017)
RR
New York
(11/10/2006)
IAR
New York
(11/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/2/2012)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/18/2019)
RR
Ohio
(8/2/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/2012)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/15/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/10/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/11/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/26/2018)
IAR
Texas
(7/26/2018)
RR
Virginia
(11/1/1996)
IAR
Virginia
(3/1/2000)
IAR
Washington
(9/26/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(5/20/2013)
IAR
West Virginia
(5/23/2013)
IAR
Wisconsin
(7/9/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2010About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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