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Steven D. Cox

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Salt Lake City, UT
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CRD#: 6944907
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Professional summary


Steven David Cox is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Steven has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Scott D. Phillips, non-investment related, 2150 S. 1300 E. Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, Total Comprehensive Financial Planning, admin. assistant, devoted time 30 hrs/month, secretarial work, emailing, organizing, filing, scheduling appointments, filling out paperwork, participating in client appointments and shipping. 2. SDP PERSONALIZED PLANNING, Financial Advisor & Team Based Model Consultant, "SDP Personalized Planning" as a dba for branding purposes for Centaurus branch office and SDP, LLC / Team Based Model Consultant OBA, Investment related, since 03/27/2020, address same as above, Dba for branding purposes financial planning and advisory business and SDP, LLC / Team Based Model Consultant OBA. 3. Steven D. Cox, non-investment related, address same as above, individual and group health, disability, vision and dental insurance, Agent/Solicitor, since 9/24/2020, devoted time 4 hrs/month, providing services to individuals, families and businesses, servicing of policies will be handled by other entities. 4. Steven Cox, non-investment related, address same as above, life coaching services provided through Sound Coaching, Inc., Life Coach, since 9/24/2020, devoted time 10 hrs/month, providing life coaching services to individual, families and businesses. 5. TEAM BASED MODEL CONSULTANT, Team Based Model Consultant, through a network of various specialized professionals, I advise individuals and business owners on reducing business risks and expenses. I also form strategic alliances with tax professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction strategies. I may receive a portion of the fees paid to these professionals. Non-Investment related, devoted 12 hrs/month, 8 Securities Trading hrs, since 01/18/2023, address same as above, through a network of various specialized professionals, I advise individuals and business owners on reducing business risks and expenses. I also form strategic alliances with tax professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction strategies. I may receive a portion of the fees paid to these professionals. 6. STEVEN DC CAPITAL, LLC, Investment related, address same as above, team Based Model Consultant, through a network of various specialized professionals, I advise individuals and business owners on reducing business risks and expenses. I also form strategic alliances with tax professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction strategies. I may receive a portion of the fees paid to these professionals. 12 hrs/month, 8 Securities trading hrs, since 01/18/2023. 7. STEVEN D. COX, Agent/Solicitor, Sales of fixed insurance, fixed annuities and/or long-term care, non-Investment related, 4 hrs/month, 2 Securities trading hrs, since 04/07/2023, address same as above, Sales of fixed insurance, fixed annuities and/or long-term care. 8. SDP, LLC, Team Based Model Consultant, through a network of various specialized professionals, I advise individuals and business owners on reducing business risks and expenses. I also form strategic alliances with tax professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction strategies. I may receive a portion of the fees paid to these professionals. Non-Investment related, 12 hrs/month, 8 Securities trading hrs, 01/18/2023, address same as above, through a network of various specialized professionals, I advise individuals and business owners on reducing business risks and expenses. I also form strategic alliances with tax professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction strategies. I may receive a portion of the fees paid to these professionals.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 7, 2019 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Salt Lake City, UT
Current

March 7, 2019 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Salt Lake City, UT

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
Arkansas
(12/23/2024)
RR
California
(4/17/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/24/2019)
IAR
Colorado
(5/24/2019)
RR
Maryland
(12/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/28/2024)
RR
Nevada
(6/18/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(6/18/2024)
RR
Utah
(5/4/2019)
IAR
Utah
(5/7/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/3/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/7/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 30833Salt Lake City, UT

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