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Francis A. Mcmanus

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Norwood, MA 02062
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CRD#: 5921008
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Professional summary


Francis Austin Mcmanus, who also goes by Francis A Mcmanus, Francis Austin Mcmanus, Frank Mcmanus, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Francis has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Francis A Mcmanus | Francis Austin Mcmanus | Frank Mcmanus

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. ADMISSIONS, ZERO GRAVITY BASKETBALL, BEVERLY, MA 01915. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 2015 AND I SPENT APPROX. 34 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, COLLECTION OF ADMISSIONS FEES. 2. DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, DOWNEY INSURANCE GROUP, 190 EAST MAIN STREET, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752. NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 04/2018 AND I SPEND APPROX. 65% OF MY TIME ON THIS ACTIVITY. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION RUNNING THE FINANCIAL BRANCH DIVISION INCLUDING THE SELLING OF HEALTH, LIFE DISABILITY, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCES AND FIXED INVESTMENT PRODUCTS. 3. DOWNEY INSURANCE GROUP, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 190 EAST MAIN STREET, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752, SELL OF PERSONAL AND COMMERICIAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE PRODUCTS, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES & BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT, SINCE 4/2/2018, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH. 4. FRANCIS A. MCMANUS POSITION: Agent NATURE: Health Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: null START DATE: 04/01/2020 ADDRESS: 501 Boston Providence Turnpike, Suite 2L, Norwood MA 2062, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell of health insurance products as per the needs of my clients. 5. THORNDIKE COMPANY POSITION: Agent NATURE: Sale of life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: null START DATE: 04/01/2020 ADDRESS: 501 Boston Providence Turnpike, Suite 2L, Norwood MA 2062, United States DESCRIPTION: Part of overall planning for a client and based on clients' needs. 6. WALPOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSITION: Board Member, Ambassador NATURE: Chamber of Commerce INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2024 ADDRESS: 944 Main Street, Walpole MA 02081, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member and Ambassador for the Walpole Chamber of Commerce, of which I belong as a member. 7. CPI Companies, non investment related, 1010 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Suite #407, Voorhees, New Jersey, 08043, selling fixed products including life insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities and long-term care, agent since 4/22/2024, devoted time is 2 hours a month.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 16, 2020 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 501 Boston Providence Turnpike Suite #2l, Norwood, MA 02062
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Norwood, MA
Current

August 27, 2018 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 501 Boston Providence Turnpike Suite #2l, Norwood, MA 02062
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Norwood, MA
Past

April 21, 2015 - December 11, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
MIDDLETON, MA
Past

May 2, 2013 - September 16, 2013

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DANVERS, MA
Past

May 19, 2011 - March 28, 2013

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
BOSTON, MA

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

RR
Connecticut
(6/18/2021)
RR
Delaware
(4/8/2022)
IAR
Delaware
(4/8/2022)
RR
Illinois
(11/23/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(11/23/2020)
RR
Iowa
(4/29/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(4/29/2024)
IAR
Maine
(4/16/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(10/27/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/11/2018)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/26/2021)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/26/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/23/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/23/2022)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/14/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/26/2021)
IAR
Vermont
(6/3/2021)
RR
Virginia
(4/27/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(4/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/10/2021
General Securities Representative 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#: 30833Norwood, MA 02062

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