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Patrick P. Vahid
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Torrance, CA 90503
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CRD#: 6043558
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Professional summary
Patrick Parsa Vahid, who also goes by Patrick P Vahid, Patrick Vahid, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Torrance, California.
Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Patrick has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Patrick P Vahid | Patrick Vahid
Other business activities
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1. STRANDLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 360 S. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, #2000, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245, DBA, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE SALES, OWNER, SINCE 6/9/2017, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH, FOR ANY EXISTING CLIENT THAT IS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING P&C INSURANCE, I WORK THE QUOTES AND SERVICE AS WELL. 2. STRANDLIFE INSURANCE AGENCY, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 360 S. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, #2000, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245, OWNER, PROPERTY AND CASUALTY SALES, SINCE 6/9/2017, DEVOTED TIME IS 10 HOURS A MONTH. 3. STRANDLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: President NATURE: financial and tax planning INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/02/2023 ADDRESS: 360 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite #2000, El Segundo CA 90245, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial advising 4. STRANDLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: President NATURE: Education and implementation of trust planning INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/16/2024 ADDRESS: 360 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 2000, El Segundo CA 90245, United States DESCRIPTION: Help prospects implement trust and estate planning by educating them on the value of setting up and funding trusts. Host estate planning workshops where I educate the public on the risks of putting your family through probate, not having proper medical directives, guardianship, and healthcare power of attorneys. Not titling your bank accounts, brokerage statements, and insurance policies with the proper beneficiary designations.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 22, 2018 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 21250 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 500, Torrance, CA 90503RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Torrance, CA
Current
May 22, 2018 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 21250 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 500, Torrance, CA 90503RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Torrance, CA
Past
January 2, 2013 - May 23, 2018
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
December 7, 2012 - May 23, 2018
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 21, 2012 - November 14, 2012
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
COSTA MESA, CA
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
California(5/22/2018)
IAR
California(5/22/2018)
RR
Colorado(6/10/2021)
IAR
Colorado(6/10/2021)
RR
Florida(1/2/2025)
RR
Georgia(1/2/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/2/2025)
RR
Nevada(11/19/2024)
IAR
Nevada(9/12/2025)
RR
New Jersey(11/26/2024)
IAR
New Jersey(12/2/2024)
RR
New York(11/26/2024)
IAR
New York(11/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina(11/21/2024)
IAR
North Carolina(12/12/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/26/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/27/2024)
RR
Texas(3/21/2023)
Exams
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 | 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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