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Benedict M. Maloney

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 816523
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Professional summary


Benedict Martin Maloney, who also goes by Ben Maloney, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in San Diego, California.

Benedict is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Benedict has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ben Maloney

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. AMERICAN GENERAL AIG TERM, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128, LIFE SALES, AGENT, SINCE 12/1/1990, DEVOTED TIME IS 3 HOURS A MONTH, SALE OF TERM LIFE. 2. FMO BRIDLEWOOD INSURANCE SERVICES, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128, MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE SALES, AGENT, SINCE 8/3/2020, DEVOTED TIME IS 25 HOURS A MONTH, TALKING TO PROSPECTS TURNING AGE 65 ABOUT MEDICARE OPTIONS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 3, 2015 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
San Diego, CA
Current

November 2, 2015 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
San Diego, CA
Past

August 10, 2009 - October 30, 2015

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 7, 2009 - October 30, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2006 - August 10, 2009

WBB SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118440
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 28, 2003 - August 10, 2009

WBB SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118440
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 15, 2002 - March 31, 2003

ASHTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26502
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 29, 1999 - January 23, 2002

AMERICAN PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2532
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

October 17, 1995 - June 11, 1999

EQUITY PROGRAMS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6100
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 12, 1992 - July 16, 1999

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

October 24, 1991 - November 18, 1992

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 5, 1987 - November 30, 1989

GROSVENOR FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17999
Past

February 24, 1983 - April 6, 1987

CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES

BD
CRD#: 7779
Past

September 25, 1980 - February 25, 1985

CENTURA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6442
Past

December 22, 1975 - June 12, 1981

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600

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
Arizona
(1/24/2018)
RR
California
(11/2/2015)
IAR
California
(11/3/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/9/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/15/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 30833San Diego, CA

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