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Centaurus Financial is a dual-registered firm based in Anaheim, CA, that holds a 45.0/100 Fidelon TransparencyScore (th percentile), with 562 registered advisors. Score based on public SEC and FINRA filings.

45.0Transparency Score
Bottom1%

Centaurus Financial

A dual-registered firm offering both advisory and brokerage services.

2300 East Katella Ave, Suite 200, Anaheim, CA, 92806
Investment AdviserBroker-Dealer
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Fidelon Fact Sheet

Centaurus Financial, Inc. is an investment adviser in Anaheim, California. It charges asset-based fees and fixed fees. The firm does not earn commissions. It manages investment portfolios and helps with financial planning. It also offers private and alternative investments. The firm has a retail client base. It has regulatory disclosures on file. The SEC, FINRA, and state regulators have taken action. The most recent action was in 2023.

45.0WeakBottom 1% of scored firms
How they're paidNo advisory commissions. Other business lines not on file.
Asset-based · fixed fees
Duty to youA fiduciary in some roles and not in others.
Adviser · broker-dealer
Assets under managementAcross 45,336 client accounts.
$9.7B
Firm size
562 advisors
Who holds your moneyThe firm reports it does not hold client funds.
No custody reported
Regulatory recordFull record in Regulatory Track Record below.
26 disclosures · last action 2026
Based on live filings from SEC Form ADV and FINRA BrokerCheck. Scored using Fidelon's published methodology. Data as of Jul 2026

Key Findings

Strengths

  • Registered as investment adviser with fiduciary obligation

Things You Should Know

  • Also operates as a broker-dealer — may not always be required to put your interests first
  • 26 regulatory complaints reported by FINRA
  • $5.6M in regulatory fines

Conflict Audit

Conflict AuditMultiple Conflicts

Multiple structural conflicts identified in regulatory filings. These are disclosed business arrangements — worth asking about, not disqualifying.

Registered as broker-dealer — not always required to act in your best interest
Can earn commissions on product sales
No outside compensation sources
No related-party custodian
No performance-based fees
No other business lines disclosed
Compensation: Fees + Commissions

Source: Form ADV Part 1, Items 6-8; Part 2A, Items 10-14

What this firm says about how it gets paid

You will be charged more when there are more trades in your account. This creates a conflict in that we may have a financial incentive for you to trade more often.
Compensation we receive from third parties when we recommend or sell certain investments.

Source: the firm’s own Form CRS, filed 2026-07-28 — quoted directly

Regulatory Events

Advisor Roster

562 advisors

AdvisorScoreGrade
Kevin Michael Ferm
Roger Neil Walker
Brendan Turelli
Dylan Gregory Callahan
Dillan Joe Micus
Adam Brett Simon
Kevin Lee
James Orth Davis
Joanna Dawn McComsey
Bradford Daniel Creger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TransparencyScore measure?

The TransparencyScore measures how clearly and completely an advisor or firm discloses important information in their regulatory filings — things like fees, conflicts of interest, disciplinary history, and business practices. A higher score means better disclosure quality, not better investment performance.

Where does this data come from?

All data comes from public regulatory filings: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1, 2, and 3), FINRA BrokerCheck, and the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database. These are official filings that firms and advisors are legally required to submit.

Does a low score mean they're a bad advisor?

Not necessarily. A low score means the firm's public filings are less transparent — they may use vague language about fees, skip details about conflicts, or have a more complex regulatory history. Some excellent advisors work at firms with poor disclosure practices. The score measures the filing, not the person.

What does dual registration mean for me?

It means your advisor can act as a fiduciary (putting your interests first) for some services and as a broker (suitability standard) for others. The key question to ask: 'For this specific recommendation, are you acting as my fiduciary?' Get the answer in writing.

How often is this data updated?

Fidelon refreshes data from SEC and FINRA sources on a regular schedule. Form ADV filings are updated annually by firms (with amendments throughout the year), and BrokerCheck data is updated as events are reported. Scores are recalculated after each data refresh.

Can an advisor or firm improve their score?

Yes. Scores are based on what's in public filings. A firm that rewrites its ADV brochure in clearer language, discloses conflicts more specifically, or resolves outstanding regulatory issues will see its score improve at the next refresh. The incentive structure is intentional.

Data Sources

SEC Form ADV Part 1 — Filed Jul 2026SEC Form ADV Part 2ASEC IAPDFINRA BrokerCheck

Scores are generated using Fidelon's published scoring methodology and reflect the quality of public disclosures, not the quality of investment advice. A firm that improves its disclosures will see its score improve. Fidelon does not provide investment advice.

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Last scored: · Score version: 3.8 · CRD #30833