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Randal J. Brown

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Fullerton, CA 92832
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CRD#: 2878181
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Professional summary


Randal James Brown, who also goes by Randy Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Fullerton, California.

Randal is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Randal has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Randy Brown

Other business activities


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1. Randal James Brown serves as a volunteer board member and consulting CEO of California Friends Homes. 2. Briteline Wealth Management, non-investment related, 729 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton CA 92832, DBA for branding and marketing only, Managing Director, since 7/22/2013.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 12, 2010 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 729 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Fullerton, CA
Current

July 9, 2010 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 729 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Fullerton, CA
Past

July 2, 2010 - December 22, 2020

BRITELINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 154063
FULLERTON, CA
Past

January 27, 2006 - May 10, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FULLERTON, CA
Past

January 27, 2006 - May 10, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FULLERTON, CA
Past

April 23, 2004 - January 31, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
FULLERTON, CA
Past

April 23, 2004 - January 31, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
FULLERTON, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - April 26, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
WHITTIER, CA
Past

April 24, 1997 - April 26, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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

IAR
Arizona
(10/3/2024)
RR
California
(7/12/2010)
IAR
California
(7/12/2010)
RR
Illinois
(11/15/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(7/13/2010)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/4/2011)
RR
Texas
(2/13/2019)
IAR
Texas
(2/13/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(6/13/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/22/1997
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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)


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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#: 30833Fullerton, CA 92832

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