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Michael A. Montgomery

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Temple, TX 76504
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CRD#: 4467721
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Professional summary


Michael Andrew Montgomery is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Temple, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1949 SCOTT BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76504, RENTAL INCOME FROM OWNERSHIP OF BUILDING, SHAREHOLDER, SINCE 1/1/2013. 2. TEACHER, UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN BAYLOR, 900 N. COLLEGE ST., BELTON, TX 76513, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 24 HOURS PER MONTH, START DATE 8-31-2006. 3. ACCOUNTING. PARTNER, STRUCTURED ASSOCIATES OF TEXAS, INC.,1949 SCOTT BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76513, START DATE 8-31-1999, 0 HOURS PER MONTH, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, SALES OF FIXED ANNUITY INSURANCE. 4. PARTNER, LUDWICK, MONTGOMERY & STAPP, P.C. 1949 SCOTT BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76513, 120 HOURS PER MONTH, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 9-1-1999, SHAREHOLDER, PARTNER & VICE PRESIDENT IN TAX, AUDIT & ACCOUNTING FIRM. 5. PARTNER, FLAGSTONE ADVISORS, 1949 SCOTT BLVD., TEMPLE, TX 76513, INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 8-31-1999, 5 HOURS PER MONTH, SALES OF LTC AND UL INSURANCE.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 29, 2006 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1949 Scott Blvd., Temple, TX 76504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Temple, TX
Current

September 29, 2006 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1949 Scott Blvd., Temple, TX 76504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Temple, TX
Past

May 10, 2006 - September 26, 2006

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
TEMPLE, TX
Past

August 22, 2002 - May 22, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40875
TEMPLE, TX
Past

February 26, 2002 - September 29, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
TEMPLE, TX

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Arizona
(8/27/2018)
IAR
Arkansas
(1/24/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(3/6/2020)
RR
California
(4/27/2011)
IAR
Colorado
(1/24/2012)
RR
Colorado
(4/11/2025)
IAR
Florida
(12/10/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(4/11/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(4/14/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/29/2006)
IAR
Texas
(9/29/2006)
RR
Utah
(5/11/2020)
RR
Virginia
(6/14/2007)
IAR
Virginia
(8/29/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/29/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)


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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#: 30833Temple, TX 76504

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