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Gary W. Besnier
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Williamsburg, VA 23185-6334
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CRD#: 2785181
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Professional summary
Gary Waldron Besnier, who also goes by Gary Waldron Besnier, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Gary has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gary Waldron Besnier
Other business activities
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BESNIER FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Sales NATURE: The selling of Long Term Care, and Life insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 06/06/1996 ADDRESS: 211 McLaws Circle, Ste 2, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States DESCRIPTION: The selling of Long Term Care and life insurance
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 1, 2012 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 211 Mclaws Circle Suite #2, Williamsburg, VA 23185-6334RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Williamsburg, VA
Current
March 4, 2011 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 211 Mclaws Circle Suite #2, Williamsburg, VA 23185-6334RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Williamsburg, VA
Past
February 5, 2007 - June 30, 2009
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Past
January 25, 2005 - December 6, 2005
INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2331
SUFFOLK, VA
Past
April 17, 2002 - September 16, 2002
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past
May 9, 2001 - April 24, 2002
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
May 31, 2000 - April 16, 2001
SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU FUND DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10194
JACKSON, MS
Past
January 12, 1999 - March 24, 2000
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 21, 1996 - December 31, 1998
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
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
Alabama(9/2/2025)
RR
Colorado(5/11/2022)
IAR
Colorado(5/11/2022)
RR
Florida(4/24/2020)
IAR
Florida(4/24/2020)
RR
Georgia(7/18/2016)
IAR
Georgia(5/13/2022)
IAR
Hawaii(10/24/2023)
RR
Maryland(10/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina(5/12/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(5/16/2022)
RR
Ohio(9/14/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania(8/14/2023)
RR
South Carolina(1/22/2019)
IAR
South Carolina(1/22/2019)
RR
South Dakota(8/21/2020)
IAR
South Dakota(6/7/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/9/2021)
RR
Virginia(3/7/2011)
IAR
Virginia(6/1/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
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 |
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Company Information
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD#: 30833Williamsburg, VA 23185-6334TRUST BUT VERIFY
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