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Carl R. Kielbasa
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Cadillac, MI 49601
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CRD#: 5669690
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Professional summary
Carl Ross Kielbasa is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Cadillac, Michigan.
Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Carl has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 30, 2017 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 7877 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Cadillac, MI
Current
June 30, 2017 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 7877 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Cadillac, MI
Past
August 31, 2016 - March 31, 2017
HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 19258
REED CITY, MI
Past
August 31, 2016 - March 31, 2017
HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19258
REED CITY, MI
Past
November 8, 2012 - September 6, 2016
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 628
CADILLAC, MI
Past
March 21, 2012 - September 6, 2016
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
CADILLAC, MI
Past
August 19, 2009 - June 10, 2010
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
PORTAGE, MI
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
Colorado(10/19/2023)
IAR
Colorado(10/19/2023)
RR
Florida(4/12/2019)
IAR
Florida(4/15/2019)
IAR
Idaho(6/10/2020)
RR
Indiana(5/29/2018)
IAR
Indiana(6/27/2018)
RR
Michigan(6/30/2017)
IAR
Michigan(6/30/2017)
RR
Nevada(10/20/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(2/1/2022)
RR
North Carolina(2/2/2022)
IAR
Ohio(1/3/2022)
RR
Virginia(4/14/2025)
IAR
Virginia(4/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
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 | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2123754 |
| DUHOVIC, JEROME VICTOR | DIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE 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#: 30833Cadillac, MI 49601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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