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Jeran Scott Van Alfen

Jeran S. Van Alfen

CENTERED FINANCIAL
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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CRD#: 4800106
Jeran Scott Van Alfen

Professional summary


Jeran Scott Van Alfen, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTERED FINANCIAL located in Carlsbad, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Carlsbad, California.

Jeran is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Jeran has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1)Centered Financial. Investment Related. 701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA. RIA. Managing Member. Start 7/2019. 150 hours per month during trading. Provide investment advisory services, financial planning services, client relationship management. 2) INSURANCE AGENT. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. LOCATED AT 6154 INNOVATION WAY, CARLSBAD CA 92009. FIXED INSURANCE SALES. INSURANCE AGENT. STARTED 2/2004. 2 HRS/MO DURING TRADING. DUTIES ARE TO IMPLEMENT FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

July 16, 2019 - Present

CENTERED FINANCIAL

Office #1: 701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92011
RIA
CRD#: 304535
Carlsbad, CA
Current

December 17, 2018 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 701 Palomar Airport Road Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92011
BD
CRD#: 35747
Carlsbad, CA
Past

November 28, 2018 - August 6, 2019

SEASIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 271039
Carlsbad, CA
Past

August 18, 2015 - September 14, 2018

ANCHOR BAY CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116913
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 18, 2015 - September 14, 2018

ANCHOR BAY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47360
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

December 6, 2013 - August 19, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

December 6, 2013 - August 19, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

March 7, 2013 - December 6, 2013

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
KAYSVILLE, UT
Past

October 11, 2004 - December 6, 2013

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
KAYSVILLE, UT

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.

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RR
California
(12/17/2018)
IAR
California
(7/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(5/25/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/21/2020)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2025)
RR
Utah
(12/17/2018)
IAR
Utah
(7/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/6/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/19/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CENTERED FINANCIAL
CENTERED FINANCIAL | CENTERED FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 304535 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2019 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2020 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
701 Palomar Airport Road Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 931-4729
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts153
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 59,077,457

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Company Information


CENTERED FINANCIAL

CRD#: 304535Carlsbad, CA 92011

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