Frank A. Ballinger

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL

LANTANA, FL

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CRD#: 873485

Professional summary

Frank Alexander Ballinger is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Lantana, Florida.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Frank has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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FRANK BALLINGER, INVESTMENT RELATED, 305 E. OCEAN AVE., LANTANA, FL, 33462, INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES, INSURANCE AGENT SINCE 05/2024.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

LANTANA, FL

Current

October 15, 2025 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

LANTANA, FL

Past

November 6, 2023 - October 16, 2025

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 15007

LANTANA, FL

Past

November 2, 2023 - October 16, 2025

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 15007

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 31, 2000 - October 26, 2023

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14169

RESTON, VA

Past

November 1, 1996 - October 26, 2023

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 14169

RESTON, VA

Past

July 31, 1993 - November 7, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 7, 1993 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 22, 1981 - May 20, 1993

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Past

October 5, 1979 - February 16, 1981

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

CRD#: 6517

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833 / SEC#: 801-56882, 8-45185

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/1999 Approved)

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.

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

California
(10/15/2025)

Delaware
(10/16/2025)

District of Columbia
(10/20/2025)

Florida
(10/16/2025)

IAR

Florida
(10/16/2025)

Maryland
(10/30/2025)

IAR

Maryland
(10/30/2025)

North Carolina
(10/17/2025)

South Carolina
(10/17/2025)

Virginia
(10/20/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(10/20/2025)

West Virginia
(10/17/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/21/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/2/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1979

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833 / SEC#: 801-56882, 8-45185

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/1999 Approved)

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)

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)

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (7/24/2025)

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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Frank A. Ballinger

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Frank Alexander Ballinger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Frank Alexander Ballinger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/21/1999

Series 63

Date: 3/2/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1979

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

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