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Nicholas F. Saunders

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
Marlton, NJ 08053
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CRD#: 863004
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Professional summary


Nicholas Frank Saunders, who also goes by Nicholas F Saunders, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Marlton, New Jersey.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Nicholas has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nicholas F Saunders

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. NICHOLAS SAUNDERS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: To pay bills. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/15/2005 ADDRESS: 2001 Lincoln Dr W Suite A, Marlton NJ 06053, United States DESCRIPTION: To pay my bills. 2. EXECUTIVE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/15/2005 ADDRESS: 2001 Lincoln Dr W Suite A, Marlton NJ 08053, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA , payoff bills and administrative.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 21, 2018 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 2001 Lincoln Drive West Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Marlton, NJ
Current

August 20, 2018 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 2001 Lincoln Drive West Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
Marlton, NJ
Past

October 16, 2015 - August 27, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Marlton, NJ
Past

September 1, 2015 - August 27, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
Marlton, NJ
Past

July 26, 2007 - November 13, 2015

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
MARLTON, NJ
Past

December 2, 2005 - December 4, 2015

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

BD
CRD#: 43177
MARLTON, NJ
Past

September 20, 2005 - December 16, 2005

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
MARLTON, NJ
Past

April 20, 2001 - December 16, 2005

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 12, 1990 - April 23, 2001

FIRST COLONIAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 25121
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 1, 1990 - December 5, 1990

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 27, 1990 - November 30, 1993

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

April 5, 1989 - August 1, 1990

MLB INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 18280
Past

December 12, 1988 - April 11, 1989

MONMOUTH INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14047
Past

May 24, 1988 - December 19, 1988

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
Past

February 2, 1987 - June 1, 1988

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474
Past

February 26, 1979 - January 31, 1987

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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
California
(8/20/2018)
RR
Colorado
(8/21/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(8/20/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(8/22/2018)
RR
Florida
(8/20/2018)
IAR
Florida
(8/21/2018)
RR
Georgia
(8/20/2018)
RR
Maryland
(8/20/2018)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2020)
RR
Nevada
(8/28/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(8/20/2018)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/21/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(5/14/2024)
RR
New York
(8/20/2018)
IAR
New York
(1/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/20/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/21/2018)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2018)
RR
Virginia
(11/12/2019)
RR
Washington
(5/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/19/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 30833Marlton, NJ 08053

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