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Joel E. Archer
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Sacramento, CA 95821
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CRD#: 4706959
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Professional summary
Joel E Archer, who also goes by Joel Earl Archer, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Sacramento, California.
Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Joel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joel Earl Archer
Other business activities
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(1) ARCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2013 ADDRESS: 3301 Watt Ave., Ste. 300, Sacramento CA 95821, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 24, 2025 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 3301 Watt Ave Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95821RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Sacramento, CA
Current
June 23, 2025 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 3301 Watt Ave Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95821RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Sacramento, CA
Past
April 17, 2019 - June 13, 2025
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past
January 16, 2019 - June 13, 2025
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past
February 25, 2010 - January 23, 2019
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
ARDEN ARCADE, CA
Past
November 18, 2008 - March 4, 2010
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past
December 12, 2003 - September 23, 2008
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
SACRAMENTO, CA
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
RR
California(6/24/2025)
IAR
California(6/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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)
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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#: 30833Sacramento, CA 95821TRUST BUT VERIFY
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