John A. Brinkerhoff
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Clearfield, UT 84015
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CRD#: 3240913
Professional summary
John Allan Brinkerhoff, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Clearfield, Utah.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 53 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.BRINKERHOFF FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC DBA HERDT BRINKERHOFF OR HB RISK MANAGEMENT OR HB RISK MGMT OR GRAVITATE WEALTH OR GRAVITATE RISK MANAGEMENT OR GRAVITATE RISK MGMT POSITION: MANAGING MEMBER, OWNER AGENT, GA NATURE: BRINKERHOFF FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC will DBA as HERDT BRINKERHOFF or HB RISK MANAGEMENT or GRAVITATE WEALTH or GRAVITATE RISK MANAGEMENT for purposes of conducting fixed insurance business (primarily property and casualty business) and medicare/medicare supplement policies. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 35 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/15/2017 ADDRESS: 1366 Legend Hills Drive, Suite 150, Clearfield UT 84015, United States DESCRIPTION: Strategically advise clients on their asset protection per their liability limits while I supervise the day-to-day effort of the entity incorporating the efforts of others to drive the day-to-day operations of the agency. Would also advise prospects and clients on their Medicare/Medicare Supplement options. 2.HB RISK MANAGEMENT OR GRAVITATE RISK MANAGMENT (HTTPS://AFFORDABLEAMERICANINSURANCE.COM/HB-RISK-MANAGEMENT/) POSITION: Principal Agent NATURE: Independent Property & Casualty Agency formerly disclosed but listed here to add disclosure of website for entity. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2017 ADDRESS: 1366 Legend Hills Drive, Suite 150, Clearfield UT 84015, United States DESCRIPTION: Assess asset protection and liability limits of client's current strategy and refer them to our, independent, in-house entity for a quote if proper limits or protection appear to be needed. Otherwise, my involvement is fairly minimal. 3.OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR, STATE OF UTAH POSITION: Notary Public NATURE: Notorial acts as permitted by law. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2015 ADDRESS: 2118 S 1350 W, Syracuse UT 84075, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide notorial acts as permitted by law.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
August 5, 2015 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1366 Legend Hills Drive Suite #150, Clearfield, UT 84015RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Clearfield, UT
Current
August 5, 2015 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1366 Legend Hills Drive Suite #150, Clearfield, UT 84015RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Clearfield, UT
Past
May 11, 2011 - July 13, 2015
HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11643
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
July 6, 2010 - April 29, 2011
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
CLEARFIELD, UT
Past
July 1, 2010 - April 29, 2011
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CLEARFIELD, UT
Past
September 19, 2007 - July 8, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, UT
Past
September 5, 2007 - July 8, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, UT
Past
March 8, 2005 - September 5, 2007
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
MURRAY, UT
Past
June 19, 2003 - March 7, 2005
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past
April 12, 2002 - June 25, 2003
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past
June 25, 1999 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
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
Arizona(8/5/2015)
IAR
Arizona(8/18/2015)
RR
California(1/31/2018)
IAR
California(8/5/2019)
RR
Colorado(8/5/2015)
IAR
Colorado(8/5/2015)
RR
Florida(1/31/2018)
IAR
Florida(5/20/2024)
RR
Idaho(1/31/2018)
IAR
Idaho(1/3/2019)
RR
Kentucky(1/31/2018)
IAR
Kentucky(5/17/2024)
RR
Louisiana(1/13/2022)
IAR
Louisiana(1/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(1/31/2018)
IAR
Massachusetts(7/3/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/18/2024)
IAR
Missouri(7/18/2024)
RR
Montana(3/14/2019)
IAR
Montana(3/15/2019)
RR
Nevada(2/14/2018)
IAR
Nevada(5/20/2024)
RR
New Mexico(1/31/2018)
IAR
New Mexico(5/20/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/29/2021)
IAR
Ohio(10/29/2021)
RR
Oregon(1/31/2018)
IAR
Oregon(5/17/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/20/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/20/2022)
RR
South Dakota(12/7/2022)
IAR
South Dakota(12/7/2022)
RR
Tennessee(10/2/2024)
RR
Texas(9/22/2020)
IAR
Texas(9/22/2020)
RR
Utah(8/5/2015)
IAR
Utah(8/5/2015)
RR
Washington(1/31/2018)
IAR
Washington(5/17/2024)
RR
Wyoming(1/31/2018)
IAR
Wyoming(5/17/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)
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#: 30833Clearfield, UT 84015TRUST BUT VERIFY
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