Firm profile

Centaurus Financial, Inc..

ANAHEIM, CACRD 30833Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since October 8, 1999SEC # 801-56882Latest ADV July 30, 2026

Centaurus Financial, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Anaheim, CA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated July 30, 2026, reports $9.7B in regulatory assets under management, 571 employees, 279 offices, and 45,336 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$9.7B
Employees
571
Offices
279 offices
Total Clients
45,336

Associated firm names

1 name listed
  • CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEOJames Ronald Sr King
CCOJerome Victor Duhovic
CFOSheri J Lejman

Advisory services offered

8 types reported
Educational seminars/workshops
Financial Planning Services
Market timing services

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Hourly charges

Offices & Contact

Primary office

ANAHEIM, California, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

California

ANAHEIMPrimary office · WESTLAKE VILLAGE · NEWPORT BEACH · SANTA BARBARA · UPLAND · SAN JOSE · DOWNEY

Arizona

SCOTTSDALE · TUCSON

Connecticut

SHELTON

Florida

TALLAHASSEE · WINTERHAVEN

Idaho

HAYDEN

Illinois

ELMHURST

Louisiana

BATON ROUGE

Michigan

AUBURN HILLS

South Carolina

LEXINGTON

Texas

HIGHLAND VILLAGE · MONTGOMERY

Virginia

LEESBURG

West Virginia

MORGANTOWN

26 office records listed · 279 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$9.7Bas of July 30, 2026
Discretionary33.0%
$3.2B
33% of total RAUM33.0%
Non-discretionary67.0%
$6.5B
67% of total RAUM67.0%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 98.7% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
98.7%
44,727
2
HNWI
1.0%
467
3
Corporations
0.3%
142

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$9.7B
Total Accounts45,336
10Y AUM Change+$8.7B (+833.3%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Centaurus Financial, Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees571
Clients per Employee79:1
10Y Employee Change-7 (-1.2%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
75%+
MICHAEL PETER RUBINODirect owner · Schedule AInterest in CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
5% to < 10%
STEPHEN MARK KREMERDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
5% to < 10%
JEROME VICTOR DUHOVICIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
25% to < 50%
KING FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST UAD 12/04/2020Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
25% to < 50%
JAMES R. KING & CHARICE L. KING COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST DTD 08/07/2003Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
25% to < 50%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Centaurus Financial, Inc...

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-07-30 · Schedules A and B

18 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESOWNERDomestic entityCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.75% or moreCode EYesOWNER03/1993Schedule APDF page 37
2WESTLEY HAYES KINGDIRECTOR/PRESIDENTIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT11/2007Schedule APDF page 37
3JAMES RONALD SR KINGDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEOIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CEO10/2007Schedule APDF page 37
4MICHAEL PETER RUBINOOWNERIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.5% to less than 10%Code ANoOWNER06/1999Schedule APDF page 37
5STEPHEN MARK KREMEROWNERIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.5% to less than 10%Code ANoOWNER06/1999Schedule APDF page 37
6JEROME VICTOR DUHOVICDIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR/EVP/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER10/2006Schedule APDF page 37
7PAUL J KINGDIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSELIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL06/2012Schedule APDF page 37
8SHERI J LEJMANCFO/SVP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCFO/SVP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER10/2014Schedule APDF page 37
9JEROME VICTOR DUHOVICCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualCENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER09/2017Schedule APDF page 37
10JAMES RONALD SR KINGTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE12/1995Schedule BPDF page 38
11JEROME VICTOR DUHOVICSHAREHOLDERIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES25% to less than 50%Code CYesSHAREHOLDER08/2007Schedule BPDF page 38
12KING FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST UAD 12/04/2020SHAREHOLDERDomestic entityFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES25% to less than 50%Code CYesSHAREHOLDER06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
13JAMES R. KING & CHARICE L. KING COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUST DTD 08/07/2003SHAREHOLDERDomestic entityFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES25% to less than 50%Code CYesSHAREHOLDER06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
14PAUL KINGTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
15WESTLEY HAYES KINGTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
16CHARICE LEE KINGTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
17JOHN GLENN ADAMSTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38
18JAMES RONALD JR. KINGTRUSTEEIndividualFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICESPercentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE06/2026Schedule BPDF page 38

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 7/30/2026 8:48:13 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions2 Yes3 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 21 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 38–40
Regulator name — filed text
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 175,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

IN ADDITION TO THE ITEMS DESCRIBED INTHE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY CENTAURUS WITH THE AWC, CENTAURUS HAS IMPLEMENTED THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SANCTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO: ADEQUATELY SAFEGUARD CERTAIN CUSTOMER INFORMATION ON A COMPUTER FAX SERVER; ADEQUATELY RESPOND TO INFORMATIONTHAT UNAUTHORIZED USERS HAD ACCESSED THE SYSTEM; ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE THE SCOPE OF THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. SENT INACCURATE NOTIFICATIONS OF THE ACCESS TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AND REPRESENTATIVES. THUS, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REG S-P AND FINRA RULES 2010,2211,2110 AND 3010.

Sanction detail — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM WAS FINED $175,000.00, CENSURED AND REQUIRED TO EFFECT THE UNDERTAKINGS DESCRIBED IN 12B ABOVE.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 

One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
CENSURE AS TO THE FIRM ONLY.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
04/28/2009
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2007009780901
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL INC.
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
NO PRODUCT INVOLVED.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO: ADEQUATELY SAFEGUARD CERTAIN CUSTOMER INFORMATION ON A COMPUTER FAX SERVER; ADEQUATELY RESPOND TO
INFORMATIONTHAT UNAUTHORIZED USERS HAD ACCESSED THE SYSTEM; ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE THE SCOPE OF THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. SENT
INACCURATE NOTIFICATIONS OF THE ACCESS TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AND REPRESENTATIVES. THUS, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REG S-P AND FINRA
RULES 2010,2211,2110 AND 3010.

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
NA
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/28/2009
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 175,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
TO PROVIDE CORRECTED NOTIFICATIONS OF THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSES TO ALL PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED CUSTOMERS AND BROKERS WITHIN
30 DAYS OF NOTICE OF THE ACCEPTED AWC; OFFER THESE CUSTOMERS ONE YEAR OF FREE CREDIT MONITORING; AND CERTIFY TO FINRA
WITHIN 90 DAYS OF NOTICE OF THE ACCEPTED AWC THAT ITS PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM WAS FINED $175,000.00, CENSURED AND REQUIRED TO EFFECT THE UNDERTAKINGS
DESCRIBED IN 12B ABOVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN ADDITION TO THE ITEMS DESCRIBED INTHE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY CENTAURUS WITH THE AWC, CENTAURUS HAS
IMPLEMENTED THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SANCTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 40–42
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF SECURITIES, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 5,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT STTATEMENT OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED INTHE ADMINSTRATIVE ORDER, CENTAURUS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER AND A $5,000 FINE TO SETTLE A MATTER IN WHICH IT WAS ALLEGED THAT IT VIOLATED ONE PROVISION OF AN AGREEMENT IT ENTERED INTO REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES BY NOT NOTIFYING THE DIVISION IN WRITING WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS OF A CHANGE IN REPRESENTATIVE'S SUPERVISOR.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE NEVADA SECURITIES DIVISION ALLEGED THAT CENTAURUS DID NOT COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE PROVISIONS OF AN AGREEMENT IT ENTERED INTO REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES BY NOT NOTIFYING THE DIVISION IN WRITING WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS OF A CHANGE IN REPRESENTATIVE'S SUPERVISOR.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE WAS $5,000, IT WAS PAID ON 2/10/20110 AND NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates

If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEVADA, DIVISION OF SECURITIES, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
CONSENT, ORDER AND FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/10/2011
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
10-057 BLM
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NEVADA SECURITIES DIVISION ALLEGED THAT CENTAURUS DID NOT COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE PROVISIONS OF AN AGREEMENT IT ENTERED INTO
REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES BY NOT NOTIFYING THE DIVISION IN WRITING WITHIN TEN CALENDAR
DAYS OF A CHANGE IN REPRESENTATIVE'S SUPERVISOR.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/10/2011
 Exact
 Explanation

If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF INSPECTION - $1,000.00
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE WAS $5,000, IT WAS PAID ON 2/10/20110 AND NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT STTATEMENT OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED INTHE ADMINSTRATIVE ORDER, CENTAURUS
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER AND A $5,000 FINE TO SETTLE A MATTER IN WHICH IT WAS ALLEGED THAT IT VIOLATED ONE PROVISION OF
AN AGREEMENT IT ENTERED INTO REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES BY NOT NOTIFYING THE
DIVISION IN WRITING WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS OF A CHANGE IN REPRESENTATIVE'S SUPERVISOR.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 42–44
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 10,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

DURING TEH REVIEW PERIOD, THE FIRM DID NOT REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE TO THE REAL-TIME-TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION AND ALSO DID NOT REPORT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE RTRS WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE TIME OF TRADE AS REQUIRED BY MSRB RULE G-14. AS SUCH, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE DEEMED NOT TO PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES CONCERNING REPORTING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

DURING TEH REVIEW PERIOD, THE FIRM DID NOT REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE TO THE REAL-TIME-TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION AND ALSO DID NOT REPORT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE RTRS WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE TIME OF TRADE AS REQUIRED BY MSRB RULE G-14. AS SUCH, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE DEEMED NOT TO PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES CONCERNING REPORTING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.

Sanction detail — filed text

CENSURE AND FINE OF $10,000. REVISE WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS FINDINGS NOTED.
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This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.

This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions: 
FINE OF $10,000
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/25/2010
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
AWC 20090170969-1
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Municipal
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING TEH REVIEW PERIOD, THE FIRM DID NOT REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE TO THE REAL-TIME-TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS)
FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION AND ALSO DID NOT REPORT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE RTRS WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE
TIME OF TRADE AS REQUIRED BY MSRB RULE G-14. AS SUCH, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE DEEMED NOT TO PROVIDE FOR
SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES CONCERNING REPORTING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
TRANSACTIONS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/25/2010
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,

Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
CENSURE AND FINE OF $10,000. REVISE WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS FINDINGS NOTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING TEH REVIEW PERIOD, THE FIRM DID NOT REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE TO THE REAL-TIME-TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS)
FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION AND ALSO DID NOT REPORT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TO THE RTRS WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE
TIME OF TRADE AS REQUIRED BY MSRB RULE G-14. AS SUCH, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE DEEMED NOT TO PROVIDE FOR
SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES CONCERNING REPORTING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
TRANSACTIONS.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 44–46
Regulator name — filed text
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 25,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

REFER TO ITEM 7 ABOVE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

SEC RULE 17A-4(B)(4), FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2210, 2211, 3010, 3010(A) AND (D)(3), 3110(A): FIVE OF THE FIRM'S REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES (WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES) FUNCTIONED AS WHOLESALERS FOR AN UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY AND CONTROL OVER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH WHOLESALING FIVE OF THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM'S FUND PRIVATE PLACEMENTS, THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) DID NOT ADDRESS THE SUPERVISION OF WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES AND THE FIRM DID NOT SUPERVISE THE WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES OF THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES. THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES DID NOT USE THEIR FIRM'S EMAILS FOR THEIR WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES AND INSTEAD TYPICALLY USED THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM'S EMAIL DOMAIN TO SEND COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO WHOLESALING THE FUNDS. HOWEVER, THE FIRM DID NOT REVIEW OR RETAIN THOSE EMAILS. THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENTS AND THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM (INCLUDING BROKER-USE ONLY MATERIALS) TO OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS. SEVERAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS FAILED ADEQUATELY TO DISCLOSE INVESTING RISKS AND WERE MISLEADING, WHILE MANY ALSO MADE UNWARRANTED PERFORMANCE CLAIMS AND HAD OTHER SALES MATERIAL CONTENT DEFICIENCIES. THE FIRM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TO FURTHER CLARIFY THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WITH RESPECT TO THIS MATTER. THE WHOLESALING ACTIVITY IN QUESTION TOOK PLACE OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, SPECIFICALLY FROM FEBRUARY 2009 TO JANUARY 2010. IT INVOLVED FIVE (5) OF THE FIRM'S APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED FIFTY (650) REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, EACH OF WHOM WERE REGISTERED AT THE FIRM AT DIFFERENT TIMES, WITH NO MORE THAN 3 REGISTERED AT ANY ONE TIME. IN THEIR CAPACITY AS WHOLESALERS FOR THIS UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENT FIRM, THESE REPRESENTATIVES DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENTS AND THE INVESTMENT FIRM (INCLUDING BROKER-USE ONLY MATERIALS) TO OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS. THE NUMBER AND SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTED, IF ANY, IS UNKNOWN. FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANY OF THESE WRITTEN MATERIALS REACHED ANY MEMBER OF THE INVESTING PUBLIC. FINALLY, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THESE OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS HAD AN OBLIGATION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE SUCH COMMUNICATION, AS WAS PRESCRIBED/REQUIRED BY FINRA AND/OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION.

Sanction detail — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. IN SO DOING, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $25,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:

SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/28/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2011026915002
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
SEC RULE 17A-4(B)(4), FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2210, 2211, 3010, 3010(A) AND (D)(3), 3110(A): FIVE OF THE FIRM'S REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVES (WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES) FUNCTIONED AS WHOLESALERS FOR AN UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM.
ALTHOUGH THE FIRM CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY AND CONTROL OVER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE
REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH WHOLESALING FIVE OF THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM'S FUND PRIVATE PLACEMENTS, THE FIRM'S
WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) DID NOT ADDRESS THE SUPERVISION OF WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES AND THE FIRM DID NOT SUPERVISE
THE WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES OF THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES. THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES DID NOT USE THEIR FIRM'S EMAILS FOR
THEIR WHOLESALING ACTIVITIES AND INSTEAD TYPICALLY USED THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM'S EMAIL DOMAIN TO SEND COMMUNICATIONS
RELATED TO WHOLESALING THE FUNDS. HOWEVER, THE FIRM DID NOT REVIEW OR RETAIN THOSE EMAILS. THE WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES
DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENTS AND THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM (INCLUDING BROKER-USE ONLY
MATERIALS) TO OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS. SEVERAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS FAILED ADEQUATELY TO DISCLOSE INVESTING RISKS AND WERE
MISLEADING, WHILE MANY ALSO MADE UNWARRANTED PERFORMANCE CLAIMS AND HAD OTHER SALES MATERIAL CONTENT DEFICIENCIES. THE FIRM
OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TO FURTHER CLARIFY THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WITH RESPECT TO THIS MATTER. THE WHOLESALING ACTIVITY IN
QUESTION TOOK PLACE OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, SPECIFICALLY FROM FEBRUARY 2009 TO JANUARY 2010. IT INVOLVED FIVE (5) OF THE FIRM'S
APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED FIFTY (650) REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, EACH OF WHOM WERE REGISTERED AT THE FIRM AT DIFFERENT TIMES,
WITH NO MORE THAN 3 REGISTERED AT ANY ONE TIME. IN THEIR CAPACITY AS WHOLESALERS FOR THIS UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENT FIRM, THESE
REPRESENTATIVES DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENTS AND THE INVESTMENT FIRM (INCLUDING BROKER-USE
ONLY MATERIALS) TO OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS. THE NUMBER AND SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTED, IF ANY, IS UNKNOWN.
FURTHERMORE, THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANY OF THESE WRITTEN MATERIALS REACHED ANY MEMBER OF THE INVESTING PUBLIC. FINALLY, IT
SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THESE OTHER FINRA MEMBER FIRMS HAD AN OBLIGATION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE SUCH COMMUNICATION, AS WAS
PRESCRIBED/REQUIRED BY FINRA AND/OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/28/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 25,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension

B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. IN
SO DOING, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $25,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
REFER TO ITEM 7 ABOVE.
regulatory · block 5PACIFIC POINT SECURITIES, LLCPDF pages 46–47
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
PACIFIC POINT SECURITIES, LLC
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF OKLAHOMA - INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO HAVE PROVIDED INCOMPLETEINFORMATION ON A RENEWALAPPLICATION DATED JULY 22, 2016. WHILE THE HEARING EXAMINER DID NOT FIND THAT THE FIRM INTENTIONALLY VIOLATED ANY RULES, IT DID FAIL TO MAKE A DISCLOSURE WITHIN THE STATUTORY TIME FRAME.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE FIRM PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON A NON-RESIDENT INSURANCE RENEWAL APPLICATION DATED JULY 22, 2016.

Sanction detail — filed text

$500 FINE PAID SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. $625 HEARING COST PAID NOVEMBER 14, 2016.
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This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
150272
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
PACIFIC POINT SECURITIES,
LLC
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.

 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF OKLAHOMA - INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/11/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
16-0741-DEN
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FIRM PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON A NON-RESIDENT INSURANCE RENEWAL APPLICATION DATED JULY 22, 2016.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/10/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
$625 HEARING COST
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$500 FINE PAID SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. $625 HEARING COST PAID NOVEMBER 14, 2016.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO HAVE PROVIDED INCOMPLETEINFORMATION ON A RENEWALAPPLICATION DATED JULY 22, 2016. WHILE THE HEARING
EXAMINER DID NOT FIND THAT THE FIRM INTENTIONALLY VIOLATED ANY RULES, IT DID FAIL TO MAKE A DISCLOSURE WITHIN THE STATUTORY TIME
FRAME.
regulatory · block 6Coles, Jason, RobertsPDF pages 48–49
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
Coles, Jason, Roberts
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This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2632270
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
Coles, Jason, Roberts
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
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regulatory · block 7HASHEMIAN, SEYED AHMADPDF pages 49–51
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
HASHEMIAN, SEYED AHMAD
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
1574079
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
HASHEMIAN, SEYED AHMAD
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:

If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 8EDMARK, CURTIS, RICHARDPDF pages 51–53
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
EDMARK, CURTIS, RICHARD
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
1596961
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
EDMARK, CURTIS, RICHARD
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.

This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to

requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 9KILPATRICK, MIKE, ROBERTPDF pages 53–54
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
KILPATRICK, MIKE, ROBERT
Full extracted filing text

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
1278618
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
KILPATRICK, MIKE, ROBERT
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign

(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 10KAPPELL, DWAYNE, HOWARDPDF pages 54–56
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
KAPPELL, DWAYNE, HOWARD
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.

Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2159603
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
KAPPELL, DWAYNE, HOWARD
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 11LYSAN, PAUL, THOMASPDF pages 56–58
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
LYSAN, PAUL, THOMAS
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
1219203
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual

Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
LYSAN, PAUL, THOMAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution

 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 12PDF pages 58–59
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 100,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO AN ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER & CONSENT ASSERTING THAT IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS) AND THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS. THE FIRM RELIED PRIMARILY ON ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO APPLY APPROPRIATE UIT SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $100,000 AND PAID $85,281.62 IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS. IS SHOULD BE NOTED THE FIRM REIMBURSED CLIENTS UNILATERALLY LONG BEFORE REQUIRED TO DO SO BY FINRA.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:

SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/01/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE FIRM RECEIVED EXECUTED AND ACCEPTED AWC FROM FINRA.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2014041676601
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Unit Investment Trust(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO AN ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER & CONSENT ASSERTING THAT IT FAILED TO
IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS) AND THAT IT FAILED TO
ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE
DISCOUNTS. THE FIRM RELIED PRIMARILY ON ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO APPLY APPROPRIATE UIT SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE AWC WAS ACCEPTED BY FINRA.
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $100,000 AND PAID $85,281.62 IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS. IS SHOULD BE NOTED THE FIRM
REIMBURSED CLIENTS UNILATERALLY LONG BEFORE REQUIRED TO DO SO BY FINRA.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 13PDF pages 60–61
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF NEW YORK INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 750.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Stipulation and Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM HAS BEEN LICENSED AND COMPLIANT FOR INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK SINCE 1993. UNFORTUNATELY WE DID NOT RECECEIVE OUR APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL WHICH WAS DUE ON JUNE 30, 2009. UPON DISCOVERY THAT OUR LICENSE HAD LAPSED, REININSTATEMENT OF SAID APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 24, 2009. CENTAURUS RECEIVED A REINSTATED LICENSE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2009.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

DURING THE APPROXIMATE PERIOD JULY 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2009 CENTAURUS TRANSACTED INSURANCE BUSINESS WITH A LAPSED LICENSE.

Sanction detail — filed text

FINE OF 750.00 WAS LEVIED AND PAID ON DECEMBER 11, 2009.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEW YORK INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
NONE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/24/2009
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2009-0348-S

5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE APPROXIMATE PERIOD JULY 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2009 CENTAURUS TRANSACTED INSURANCE BUSINESS WITH A LAPSED LICENSE.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/21/2009
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 750.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
FINE OF 750.00 WAS LEVIED AND PAID ON DECEMBER 11, 2009.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM HAS BEEN LICENSED AND COMPLIANT FOR INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK SINCE 1993. UNFORTUNATELY WE DID NOT RECECEIVE
OUR APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL WHICH WAS DUE ON JUNE 30, 2009. UPON DISCOVERY THAT OUR LICENSE HAD LAPSED, REININSTATEMENT OF SAID
APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 24, 2009. CENTAURUS RECEIVED A REINSTATED LICENSE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2009.
regulatory · block 14PDF pages 61–63
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF COLORADO
How was matter resolved — filed text
Stipulation and Consent
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE STATE ALLEGED POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF §§ 11­51­410 (1)(B), (G), AND (I), C.R.S.; 3 CCR 704­1 AND COMMISSIONER RULES 51­4.5 AND 51­ 4.7(B), (G)(2); AND FINRA RULES 3110(A)(1), (A)(6) AND (B)(1).

Sanction detail — filed text

SEE 12B ABOVE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF COLORADO
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/25/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE FIRM RECEIVED THE FORMAL NOTIFICATION VIA US MAIL ON OCTOBER 1, 2019.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2019-CDS-016
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
STRUCTURED CDS/NOTES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE STATE ALLEGED POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF §§ 11­51­410 (1)(B), (G), AND (I), C.R.S.; 3 CCR 704­1 AND COMMISSIONER RULES 51­4.5 AND 51­
4.7(B), (G)(2); AND FINRA RULES 3110(A)(1), (A)(6) AND (B)(1).
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:

If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/22/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
THE FIRM AGREED TO A NEGOTIATED STIPULATED AGREEMENT THAT WAS ENTERED INTO ON 4/22/2020. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WERE
AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES: I.CFI WILL NOT SEEK TO LICENSE ANY PERSONS AS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES IN COLORADO WHO HAVE A
REGULATORY ACTION IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS AS IDENTIFIED IN ANY PART OF FINRA REV. FORM U4 (05/2009) ITEM 14C, D, E, OR F, OR MORE
THAN THREE (3) CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS AS IDENTIFIED IN FINRA REV. FORM U4 (05/2009) ITEM14I; II.CFI WILL
NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SUPERVISE ANY PERSONS AS LICENSED REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES IN COLORADO IF THAT SUPERVISOR HAS A
REGULATORY ACTION IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS AS IDENTIFIED IN ANY PART OF FINRA REV. FORM U4 (05/2009) ITEM 14C, D, E, OR F OR MORE
THAN THREE (3) CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS AS IDENTIFIED IN FINRA REV. FORM U4 (05/2009) ITEM14I; AND III.CFI
WILL CEASE THE SALE OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS (DEFINED AS PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES, PARTIALLY PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES,
MARKET LINKED CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, CALLABLE YIELD NOTES, ENHANCED YIELD NOTES, LEVERAGED NOTES AND REVERSE CONVERTIBLE
NOTES) TO COLORADO CLIENTS.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SEE 12B ABOVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 15PDF pages 63–65
Regulator name — filed text
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Other

Action status / disposition — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE FACTS AND/OR CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, CENTAURUS WAS SUBJECT TO THE ENTRY OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND $500 FINE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT INTENTIONALLY FAIL TO REPORT OR DISCLOSE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS DRP NOR DID IT INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE ANY REPORTING OR DISCLOSURE RULES. THE INFORMATION REFERENCED IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH WAS APPROPRIATELY AND TIMELY DISCLOSED ON THE FIRM'S FORM BD, THE CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY AND FINRA'S BROKERCHECK.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE LDI ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT DISCLOSE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ON THREE LICENSING RENEWAL APPLICATIONS AND UNTIMELY REPORTED TWO ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS IN VIOLATION OF LA. R.S. 22:1554 (A)(2) AND LA. R.S. 22:1563 (A).

Sanction detail — filed text

$500 FINE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.

ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/21/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE LDI ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT DISCLOSE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ON THREE LICENSING RENEWAL APPLICATIONS AND UNTIMELY
REPORTED TWO ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS IN VIOLATION OF LA. R.S. 22:1554 (A)(2) AND LA. R.S. 22:1563 (A).
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/15/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:

A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$500 FINE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY OF THE FACTS AND/OR CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CONTAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, CENTAURUS WAS
SUBJECT TO THE ENTRY OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AND $500 FINE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FIRM DID NOT INTENTIONALLY FAIL TO
REPORT OR DISCLOSE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS DRP NOR DID IT INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE ANY REPORTING OR DISCLOSURE
RULES. THE INFORMATION REFERENCED IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH WAS APPROPRIATELY AND TIMELY DISCLOSED ON THE FIRM'S FORM BD, THE
CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY AND FINRA'S BROKERCHECK.
regulatory · block 16PDF pages 65–67
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 250,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON JUNE 2, 2021, A SETTLEMENT WAS FINALZIED WITH THE SEC REGARDING THIS MATTER. CFI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OF THE SEC, TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. CFI WAS CENSURED AND PAID DISGORGEMENT OF $907,377, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $124,019 AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250,000. THE AMOUNTS WERE PAID ON JUNE 11, 2021, THROUGH CONTRIBUTION TO A QUALIFIED SETTLEMENT FUND ESCROW ACCOUNT KNOWN AS AN SEC FAIR FUND. CFI HAS ALSO AGREED TO COMPLY WITH NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATING TO SUPERVISION, DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS RELATED TO MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION, CASH SWEEP PROGRAMS AND NO TRANSACTION FEE MUTUAL FUNDS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

SEC ALLEGES BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY BY CFI, A DUALLY- REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AND BROKER/DEALER, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS RECEIPT OF THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION FROM CLIENT INVESTMENTS WITHOUT FULLY AND FAIRLY DISCLOSING ITS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN PARTICULAR, SINCE AT LEAST 2014 CFI INVESTED CLIENTS IN: (1) MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAID CFI FEES PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"); (2) CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS THAT ALSO GENERATED SERVICE FEE REVENUE FOR THE FIRM; AND (3) CASH SWEEP PRODUCTS THAT LIKEWISE RESULTED IN CFI RECEIVING REVENUE SHARING. IN SPITE OF THESE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS, CFI PROVIDED NO DISCLOSURE OR INADEQUATE DISCLOSURE OF THE MULTIPLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM THE FIRM'S RECEIPT OF THIS COMPENSATION.

Sanction detail — filed text

CFI WAS REQUIRED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $907,377, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $124,019 AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250,000. THESE AMOUNTS WERE PAID ON JUNE 11, 2021, THROUGH CONTRIBUTION TO A QUALIFIED SETTLEMENT FUND ESCROW ACCOUNT KNOWN AS AN SEC FAIR FUND.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 

B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
12/04/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-20357
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
MONEY MARKET FUND(S)
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
SEC ALLEGES BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY BY CFI, A DUALLY- REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AND BROKER/DEALER, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS
RECEIPT OF THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION FROM CLIENT INVESTMENTS WITHOUT FULLY AND FAIRLY DISCLOSING ITS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN
PARTICULAR, SINCE AT LEAST 2014 CFI INVESTED CLIENTS IN: (1) MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAID CFI FEES PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"); (2) CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS THAT ALSO GENERATED SERVICE FEE REVENUE FOR THE
FIRM; AND (3) CASH SWEEP PRODUCTS THAT LIKEWISE RESULTED IN CFI RECEIVING REVENUE SHARING. IN SPITE OF THESE FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS, CFI PROVIDED NO DISCLOSURE OR INADEQUATE DISCLOSURE OF THE MULTIPLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM THE FIRM'S
RECEIPT OF THIS COMPENSATION.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/02/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 250,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,

disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
CFI WAS REQUIRED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $907,377, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $124,019 AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250,000.
THESE AMOUNTS WERE PAID ON JUNE 11, 2021, THROUGH CONTRIBUTION TO A QUALIFIED SETTLEMENT FUND ESCROW ACCOUNT KNOWN AS
AN SEC FAIR FUND.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON JUNE 2, 2021, A SETTLEMENT WAS FINALZIED WITH THE SEC REGARDING THIS MATTER. CFI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE
FINDINGS OF THE SEC, TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2)
AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. CFI WAS CENSURED AND PAID DISGORGEMENT OF $907,377, PREJUDGMENT
INTEREST OF $124,019 AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $250,000. THE AMOUNTS WERE PAID ON JUNE 11, 2021, THROUGH CONTRIBUTION TO A
QUALIFIED SETTLEMENT FUND ESCROW ACCOUNT KNOWN AS AN SEC FAIR FUND. CFI HAS ALSO AGREED TO COMPLY WITH NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS AND CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATING TO SUPERVISION, DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS RELATED TO MUTUAL FUND
SHARE CLASS SELECTION, CASH SWEEP PROGRAMS AND NO TRANSACTION FEE MUTUAL FUNDS.
regulatory · block 17PDF pages 67–68
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 50,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON MAY 5, 2023, AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WAS FINALIZED WITH FINRA REGARDING THIS MATTER. CENTAURUS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE COMPLAINT, AGREED TO A $50,000 FINE. CENTAURUS ALSO AGREED TO RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $388,962.13 FOR CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA, TO BE PAID JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY WITH THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FINRA ALLEGES THAT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2018, CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF UITS, A PREFERRED STOCK AND A BDC IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.

Sanction detail — filed text

$50,000 FINE. RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $388,962.13 TO CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA, TO BE PAID JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY WITH THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.

PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/27/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018057298701
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Unit Investment Trust(s)
Other Product Types: 
PREFERRED STOCK, BDC
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FINRA ALLEGES THAT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2018, CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE A REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF UITS, A PREFERRED STOCK AND A BDC IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/05/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$50,000 FINE. RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $388,962.13 TO CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA, TO BE PAID JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY WITH
THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MAY 5, 2023, AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WAS FINALIZED WITH FINRA REGARDING THIS MATTER. CENTAURUS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING
THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE COMPLAINT, AGREED TO A $50,000 FINE. CENTAURUS ALSO AGREED TO RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $388,962.13 FOR
CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA, TO BE PAID JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY WITH THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.
regulatory · block 18PDF pages 69–70
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 750,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM HAS UNDERTAKEN TO: 1)RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW:(I) CFI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS(II) CFI'S SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS; AND (III) CFI'S BRANCH OFFICE OF SUPERVISORY JURISDICTION'S MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. 2)ADOPT, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN ALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT; 3)CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-4(E)(5), 17A-4(F)(2), AND 17A-3(A)(17)(I)(B)(3) THEREUNDER; 4)PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $4,876 PLUS PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $623 AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $750,000 TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE SEC ALLEGED THAT: CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES FROM A BRANCH OFFICE (THE "CFI RRS") RECOMMENDED VARIABLE INTEREST RATE STRUCTURED PRODUCTS ("VRSPS") TO CERTAIN RETAIL CUSTOMERS FOR WHOM SUCH INVESTMENTS WERE UNSUITABLE IN LIGHT OF EACH OF THE SPECIFIC CUSTOMERS' FINANCIAL SITUATIONS AND NEEDS (THE "SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS"); BY MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF VRSPS TO THE SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS, THE CFI RRS AND CENTAURUS VIOLATED SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; CENTAURUS AND THE BRANCH MANAGER/REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF CFI RRS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE CFI RRS WITH A VIEW TOWARD PREVENTING AND DETECTING THEIR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY IMPLEMENT ITS CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SUITABILITY PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CFI RRS WERE MAKING THE REQUIRED SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS PRIOR TO RECOMMENDING VRSPS TO THE SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS AND THAT THE BRANCH MANAGER/REGISTERED PRINCIPAL WAS FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES; CENTAURUS FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS RELATING TO CERTAIN CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS; IN SOME INSTANCES, CFI FAILED TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THIS INFORMATION FOR AT LEAST SIX YEARS IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A) AND RULES 17A-4(E)(5) THEREUNDER, AND IN A NONREWRITABLE AND NON-ERASABLE FORMAT IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A) AND RULE 17A4(F)(2) THEREUNDER; CENTAURUS FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CURRENT A RECORD INDICATING THAT, FOR EACH CHANGE IN A CUSTOMER'S ACCOUNT INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, CENTAURUS FURNISHED THE CUSTOMER WITH A COPY OF THE UPDATED ACCOUNT RECORD OR ALTERNATIVE DOCUMENT CONTAINING THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY RULE 17A-3(A)(17) WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF CFI RECEIVING NOTICE OF ANY CHANGE, IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A) AND RULE 17A-3(A)(17)(I)(B)(3) THEREUNDER.

Sanction detail — filed text

DISGORGEMENT OF $4,876, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $623, CIVIL PENALTY OF $750,000 PAID 2/14/2023.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/06/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-21295
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SEC ALLEGED THAT: CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES FROM A BRANCH OFFICE (THE "CFI RRS") RECOMMENDED VARIABLE INTEREST RATE
STRUCTURED PRODUCTS ("VRSPS") TO CERTAIN RETAIL CUSTOMERS FOR WHOM SUCH INVESTMENTS WERE UNSUITABLE IN LIGHT OF EACH OF THE
SPECIFIC CUSTOMERS' FINANCIAL SITUATIONS AND NEEDS (THE "SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS"); BY MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF VRSPS
TO THE SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS, THE CFI RRS AND CENTAURUS VIOLATED SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; CENTAURUS AND
THE BRANCH MANAGER/REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF CFI RRS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE CFI RRS WITH A VIEW TOWARD PREVENTING AND
DETECTING THEIR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY IMPLEMENT ITS
CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SUITABILITY PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CFI RRS WERE MAKING THE REQUIRED SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS
PRIOR TO RECOMMENDING VRSPS TO THE SPECIFIED CUSTOMERS AND THAT THE BRANCH MANAGER/REGISTERED PRINCIPAL WAS FOLLOWING THE
PROCEDURES; CENTAURUS FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS RELATING TO CERTAIN CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS; IN SOME
INSTANCES, CFI FAILED TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THIS INFORMATION FOR AT LEAST SIX YEARS IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A)
AND RULES 17A-4(E)(5) THEREUNDER, AND IN A NONREWRITABLE AND NON-ERASABLE FORMAT IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A) AND
RULE 17A4(F)(2) THEREUNDER; CENTAURUS FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP CURRENT A RECORD INDICATING THAT, FOR EACH CHANGE IN A CUSTOMER'S
ACCOUNT INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, CENTAURUS FURNISHED THE CUSTOMER WITH A COPY OF THE UPDATED ACCOUNT RECORD OR ALTERNATIVE
DOCUMENT CONTAINING THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY RULE 17A-3(A)(17) WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF CFI RECEIVING NOTICE OF ANY CHANGE, IN
VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT SECTION 17(A) AND RULE 17A-3(A)(17)(I)(B)(3) THEREUNDER.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/06/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 750,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
DISGORGEMENT OF $4,876, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $623, CIVIL PENALTY OF $750,000 PAID 2/14/2023.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM HAS UNDERTAKEN TO: 1)RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW:(I) CFI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT
AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS(II) CFI'S SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS; AND (III) CFI'S BRANCH OFFICE
OF SUPERVISORY JURISDICTION'S MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. 2)ADOPT, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN ALL POLICIES,
PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT; 3)CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR
CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND SECTION 17(A) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT AND RULES 17A-4(E)(5), 17A-4(F)(2), AND 17A-3(A)(17)(I)(B)(3) THEREUNDER; 4)PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $4,876 PLUS PREJUDGMENT
INTEREST OF $623 AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $750,000 TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
regulatory · block 19PDF pages 71–72
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 650,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM HAS UNDERTAKEN, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO: 1)WITHDRAW THE WSPS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BRANCH OFFICE 2)RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW:(I) CFI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS(II) CFI'S SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS; AND (III) CFI'S BRANCH OFFICE OF SUPERVISORY JURISDICTION'S MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. 3)ADOPT, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN ALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. 4)DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO STRUCTURED PRODUCTS 5)PAY A TOTAL OF $650,000 TO THE DIVISION, OF WHICH $425,000 IS DESIGNATED AS A CIVIL PENALTY AND $225,000 IS DESIGNATED AS THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DIVISION IN ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE MATTERS DETAILED ABOVE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ("SCSC") ALLEGED THAT: DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, CFI AND CERTAIN SOUTH CAROLINA REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ("CFI RRS") RECOMMENDED STEEPENERS AND/OR CORPORATE BONDS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS WITHOUT REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT SUCH INVESTMENTS, IN THE AMOUNTS PURCHASED, WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS, IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(A)(3); CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN CFI RRS IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN STEEPENER TRANSACTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE ANN. § 35­1­412(D)(9); CFI RRS MADE UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS BY RECOMMENDING STEEPENER TRADES IN CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS THAT EXCEEDED THE CONCENTRATION LIMITS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BRANCH OFFICE WSPS IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(A)(3); CFI RRS CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED CUSTOM INCOME STATEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS, TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS, IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(C); CERTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS, WERE OVERWRITTEN IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­405(A)(1).

Sanction detail — filed text

PAID A TOTAL OF $650,000; $425,000 CIVIL PENALTY AND $225,000 REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DIVISION PAID 2/15/2023
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH CAROLINA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/06/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
20191562
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Corporate
Other Product Types: 
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ("SCSC") ALLEGED THAT: DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, CFI AND CERTAIN SOUTH CAROLINA
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ("CFI RRS") RECOMMENDED STEEPENERS AND/OR CORPORATE BONDS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS WITHOUT
REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT SUCH INVESTMENTS, IN THE AMOUNTS PURCHASED, WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS, IN
VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(A)(3); CENTAURUS FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN CFI RRS IN CONNECTION WITH
CERTAIN STEEPENER TRANSACTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE ANN. § 35­1­412(D)(9); CFI RRS MADE UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
CUSTOMERS BY RECOMMENDING STEEPENER TRADES IN CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS THAT EXCEEDED THE CONCENTRATION LIMITS OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA BRANCH OFFICE WSPS IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(A)(3); CFI RRS CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED CUSTOM
INCOME STATEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS, TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS, IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­501(C); CERTAIN BOOKS AND
RECORDS, WERE OVERWRITTEN IN VIOLATION OF S.C. CODE OF REGULATIONS § 13­405(A)(1).
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/06/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 650,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
PAID A TOTAL OF $650,000; $425,000 CIVIL PENALTY AND $225,000 REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DIVISION PAID 2/15/2023
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM HAS UNDERTAKEN, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO: 1)WITHDRAW THE WSPS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BRANCH OFFICE 2)RETAIN AN
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW:(I) CFI'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS(II) CFI'S SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND
DETECT UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STRUCTURED PRODUCTS; AND (III) CFI'S BRANCH OFFICE OF SUPERVISORY JURISDICTION'S
MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. 3)ADOPT, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN ALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES RECOMMENDED
IN THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. 4)DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO STRUCTURED
PRODUCTS 5)PAY A TOTAL OF $650,000 TO THE DIVISION, OF WHICH $425,000 IS DESIGNATED AS A CIVIL PENALTY AND $225,000 IS DESIGNATED AS
THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE DIVISION IN ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE MATTERS DETAILED ABOVE.
regulatory · block 20PDF pages 72–74
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 160,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

ALL SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE ORDER ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT AND CENTAURUS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ORDER.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020, AND APPROXIMATELY APRIL 16, 2021, RESPONDENTS DID NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION BEST INTEREST ("REGULATION BI"), IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS OF CORPORATE BONDS TO CERTAIN RETAIL CUSTOMERS. CENTAURUS ALSO DID NOT REASONABLY ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRING PERSONNEL TO TAKE TRAINING RELATED TO REGULATION BI AND TRAINING RELATED TO A 2020 CORPORATE BOND. AS A RESULT, CENTAURUS DID NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI'S COMPLIANCE OBLIGATION.

Sanction detail — filed text

CENTAURUS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF RULE 15L-1(A)(1) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $6,407, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $1,551.55, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $160,000.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.

Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/07/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-22451
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:

Debt - Corporate
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020, AND APPROXIMATELY APRIL 16, 2021, RESPONDENTS DID NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION BEST INTEREST ("REGULATION
BI"), IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS OF CORPORATE BONDS TO CERTAIN RETAIL CUSTOMERS. CENTAURUS ALSO DID NOT
REASONABLY ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRING PERSONNEL TO TAKE TRAINING RELATED TO REGULATION BI AND
TRAINING RELATED TO A 2020 CORPORATE BOND. AS A RESULT, CENTAURUS DID NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI'S COMPLIANCE OBLIGATION.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/07/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 160,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
CENTAURUS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF RULE 15L-1(A)(1) UNDER THE
EXCHANGE ACT, AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $6,407, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $1,551.55, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $160,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE ORDER ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT AND CENTAURUS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE ORDER.
regulatory · block 21PDF pages 74–76
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 475,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON JULY 15, 2026, THE FIRM ENTERED INTO AN ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT (AWC) WITH FINRA REGARDING THIS MATTER. CENTAURUS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A CENSURE, $475,000 FINE, RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $561.409.01 AND $73,079.55 TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FINRA ALLEGED THAT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2016 AND DECEMBER 2025, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE CERTAIN EXCHANGES AND PURCHASES OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES. FROM FEBRUARY 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 2019, IT FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF ONE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES. FROM JUNE 30, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, IT FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN RECOMMEDNATIONS OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES AND VIOLATED REGULATION BEST INTEREST (REG BI). VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 2330 AND 3110 AND REG BI.

Sanction detail — filed text

A CENSURE; $475,000 FINE; RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $561.409.01 AND $73,079.55 TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I

A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/15/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2019064499301
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Annuity(ies) - Variable
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FINRA ALLEGED THAT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2016 AND DECEMBER 2025, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE CERTAIN EXCHANGES AND PURCHASES OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES. FROM FEBRUARY 2016 THROUGH
DECEMBER 2019, IT FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF ONE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF
VARIABLE ANNUITIES. FROM JUNE 30, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, IT FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE CERTAIN RECOMMEDNATIONS OF TWO
REPRESENTATIVES AND VIOLATED REGULATION BEST INTEREST (REG BI). VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 2010, 2330 AND 3110 AND REG BI.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:

If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/15/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 475,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
A CENSURE; $475,000 FINE; RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $561.409.01 AND $73,079.55 TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON JULY 15, 2026, THE FIRM ENTERED INTO AN ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT (AWC) WITH FINRA REGARDING THIS MATTER. CENTAURUS,
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A CENSURE, $475,000 FINE, RESTITUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $561.409.01 AND
$73,079.55 TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS IDENTIFIED BY FINRA.

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