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Michael Albert Dipietro

CRD# 2811047·Registered 1999 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Michael is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Michael Albert Dipietro, who also goes by Mike Albert Dipietro, Michael Dipietro, was a registered financial advisor. Michael was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1999 - 2023. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, SIE, Series 6, Series 2 and Series 26 exams.

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Other Aliases

Mike Albert Dipietro, Michael Dipietro

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
Pasadena, CA
October 15, 2019 - November 2, 2023
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
BD
Pasadena, CA
December 13, 2018 - November 2, 2023
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
Pasadena, CA
May 19, 2014 - December 3, 2015
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
Pasadena, CA
May 16, 2014 - December 3, 2015
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
Monrovia, CA
December 8, 2009 - May 2, 2014
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
BD
Monrovia, CA
February 9, 2009 - May 2, 2014
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32444
BD
Pasadena, CA
March 16, 2005 - December 31, 2008
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
May 16, 2002 - February 18, 2005
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 114473
BD
Duluth, GA
April 12, 2002 - May 10, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32625
BD
Duluth, GA
June 8, 1999 - April 12, 2002

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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

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1. OWNER, MICHAEL DIPIETRO, CPA, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 140 S. LAKE AVE., #324, PASADENA, CA 91101, ACCOUNTANCY FIRM, SINCE 1/1982, DEVOTED TIME IS 160 HOURS A MONTH, I MANAGE AN ACCOUNTANCY STAFF AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH CLIENTS ON STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AUDIT, ESTATE PLANNING, TAX REVIEW, AND TAX CONSULTATION. 2. MYRTLE AVE PROPERTIES, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 907 S. MYRTLE AVE., MONROVIA, CA 91016, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL AND MANAGEMENT, OWNER, SINCE 1/2009, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, I UPKEEP THE PROPERTY AND MANAGE THE TENANTS. 3. CHINO COMMERCIAL BANK, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 14245 PIPELINE AVE., CHINO, CA 91710, BOARD MEMBER, SINCE 1/2015, DEVOTED TIME IS 5 HOURS A MONTH, ADVISE, CONSULT, AND HELP MAKE EXECUTIVE DECISION ON THE BOARD. 4. NUTRITION & EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 2500 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., #202C, PASADENA, CA 91107, BOARD MEMBER, SINCE 1/2010, DEVOTED TIME IS 5 HOURS A MONTH, ADVISE, CONSULT AND HELP MAKE EXECUTIVE DECISIONS FOR THE BOARD. 5. CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1253 BISHOPS RD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012, BOARD MEMBER, SINCE 7/2018, DEVOTED TIME IS 5 HOURS A MONTH, ADVISE, CONSULT AND HELP MAKE EXECUTIVE DECISIONS WITH THE BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL. 6. ADOMANI INC., NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1215 GRAPHITE DRIVE, CORONA, CA 92881, ELECTRIC VEHICLES, TRANSPORTATION/DELIVERY, BOARD MEMBER, SINCE 3/16/2021, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, I AM A BOARD MEMBER AND AM ON THREE SEPARATE COMMITTEES. 7. DAN MURPHY FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Charitable Foundation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2022 ADDRESS: 800 West Sixth Street, Suite# 1240, Los Angeles CA 90017, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a board member on the Dan Murphy Foundation. This is a charitable foundation focused in the Los Angeles Catholic communities supporting many charitable programs. I am on the finance committee and help with decision making on these matters.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CF
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833 / SEC#: 801-56882, 8-45185
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2019About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1999About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2018About the Series 7 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2015About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1999About the Series 6 exam

Series 2 — Non-Member General Securities Examination

Passed Sep 1996

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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