Ron King
Chairman & CEO

Ron King serves as Chairman and CEO of Centaurus Financial, Inc. Since founding the company in 1992, Mr. King is responsible for the overall development and implementation of company wide initiatives, strategic planning and on-going business development and operational strategies. Entering the securities industry in 1971, Mr. King is a pioneer in the Independent Contactor brokerage model and has been involved in numerous aspects of the brokerage/securities industry.  In his 38 plus years in the business, he has enjoyed success as a producing registered representative, branch manager, and senior executive at several national independent broker/dealers.

 

Mr. King is also Chairman and CEO of Federation of Financial Services, Inc., a financial services holding company and serves as President of Brokerage Design & Development, Inc., a company dedicated to the training and education of financial professionals. Mr. King currently holds Series 7, 24, 27, 63 and California insurance licenses.

Ann Wilson
Executive Assistant, Managing Partner - Hamilton Strategic Marketing

Ann Wilson serves as Executive Assistant to the CEO for Centaurus Financial, Inc. In this role Ms. Wilson oversees the coordination of corporate strategic initiatives. Ms. Wilson also serves as the Managing Partner for Hamilton Strategic Marketing, in which she facilitates the planning for all of the Centaurus’ workshops and conferences.

 

Prior to joining Centaurus in 2000, Ms. Wilson worked for CCH, a leading tax and business law information and software solutions firm.

Robert Keilly
Vice Chairman & General Counsel

Since 1995, Robert Keilly has served as Vice Chairman and General Counsel to Centaurus Financial, Inc. Prior to his association with Centaurus, he engaged in the private practice of law in the Los Angeles, California area, with a concentration on corporate transactions, real estate, and corporate securities law.

 

Mr. Keilly received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1964 and his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 1967. Mr. Keilly currently holds Series 7, 24, 63 and California real estate broker licenses.

Kathy Swindell
Director of Branch Development/Transition Specialist

Since 2001, Mrs. Swindell has served as the Director of Branch Development for Centaurus Financial, Inc. She began her career at Centaurus in 1997 and has held various positions in the licensing and registration department. Prior to joining Centaurus, Mrs. Swindell worked for several other large broker/dealers including Titan Value Equities Group, Inc, as well as Sentra Securities Corporation and Spelman & Co.

 

This combined experience has rendered her particularly qualified to serve as the firm’s transition specialist.

Wes King
President & Chief Marketing Officer

Wes King is President and Chief Marketing Officer of Centaurus Financial, Inc.  As President, Mr. King oversees the daily operations of the company and acts as the primary liaison with all regulatory bodies.  As Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. King heads up the sales and marketing of mutual funds, annuities, insurance products and direct investments for Centaurus Financial, Inc.

 

He began working with Centaurus in November 1994 in the firm’s insurance marketing department.  Since that time, Mr. King has continued to assume additional responsibilities through promotions to Vice President, Sr. Vice President, Executive Vice President in charge of sales and marketing through his current position as President and CMO.  Mr. King was promoted to President in early 2007. Prior to joining the Home Office team at Centaurus, Mr. King was a registered representative with John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. and subsequently a registered representative and branch manager with Centaurus.

 

Mr. King holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California in Los Angeles with a Major in English and an emphasis in Business Administration.  He currently holds Series 7, 24, 63 and California insurance licenses.

Jerry Duhovic
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Jerry V. Duhovic currently serves as the Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer at Centaurus Financial, Inc.  He is responsible for the evaluation, creation, implementation and oversight of administrative/operational systems and functions.  He also advises and directs Senior Management and staff on issues concerning corporate governance, SEC, FINRA and state compliance rules, regulations and procedures.  He is a member of the Executive Management Committee and also represents the company as corporate spokesman at various industry and business functions.

 

Prior to his engagement with Centaurus, Mr. Duhovic was an independent consultant/expert witness within the securities industry specializing in compliance, regulatory and executive management systems.  From January 1998 through October 2003, Mr. Duhovic was a Senior Vice President and the Chief Compliance Officer with Datek Online Holdings Corp./Ameritrade, Inc., Jersey City, NJ, where he provided services to several wholly owned broker/dealer subsidiaries.  Prior to joining Datek Online/Ameritrade, he was a Senior Vice President with Titan Value Equities Group, Inc., an Orange County, CA based broker/dealer where he served as Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Due Diligence.  He also held similar positions at an affiliated financial services company, Centrum Services, Inc.  From October of 1988 and into 1990, Mr. Duhovic was employed by The Wellington Group, a Southern California real estate developer and syndicator.

 

Mr. Duhovic is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting.  Mr. Duhovic currently maintains affiliations with the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Division, the National Society of Compliance Professionals and holds the Series 7, 22, 24 and 63 securities licenses.

Charice King
Director of Corporate Licensing, President – Hamilton Strategic Marketing

Charice King is the Director of Corporate Licensing for Centaurus Financial, Inc. In that capacity Mrs. King oversees Centaurus’ licensing in all 50 states. Mrs. King is also owner and President of Hamilton Strategic Marketing, which provides meeting planning resources to Centaurus and other corporate entities.

 

Mrs. King graduated from Santa Ana College in 1982 and she then joined the licensing department of a large broker/dealer that same year. Mrs. King has been employed with Centaurus since 1995.

Gary Virnick
SVP & Chief Compliance Officer

Gary Virnick is Chief Compliance Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Virnick has been in the financial services industry for over thirty years. He has served as a Senior Examiner with the National Association of Securities Dealers (now FINRA), as Chief Operations Officer for full service, self-clearing broker/dealers, as Chief Compliance Officer for independent broker/dealers, an insurance company affiliated broker/dealer and a bank affiliated broker/dealer. Some of the firms he has been affiliated with include: Griffin Financial Services, MetLife Investors, Walnut Street Securities, James Mitchell & Company and BG Worldwide Securities.

 

Mr. Virnick is a Business Administration graduate of Cleveland State University and he currently holds Series 7, 24, 27, 53 and 63 securities licenses.

Paul King, Esq.
Co-General Counsel, SVP - Direct Investments

Paul King serves as Senior Vice President of Direct Investments, Corporate Counsel and Secretary for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Since joining Centaurus in 2005, Mr. King is responsible for identifying and developing quality direct investment opportunities for the firm’s advisers and customers.  In addition, Mr. King serves on the Senior Management Committee of the firm and advises the firm on general legal and corporate affairs.  Before joining Centaurus, Mr. King worked with partners in the Saper Group of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He also spent time with Nash & Edgerton, a leading securities litigation firm, and Pacific Life.

 

Mr. King received a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and a Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law.  Mr. King is also a member of the State Bar of California.

David Fujita
SVP - National Accounts Manager

David Fujita is the National Accounts Manager and Sponsor liaison for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Fujita is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with companies who have aligned with Centaurus. Since joining Centaurus in 1996, Mr. Fujita has held numerous positions throughout the firm and has been instrumental in the success of the company.

 

Mr. Fujita currently holds his Series 6, 63 and California insurance licenses..

John Adams
SVP – Marketing, Director of Trading and Operations

John Adams currently serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing and the Director of Trading & Operations for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Adams is responsible for the design and implementation of tactical sales and marketing initiatives intended for Centaurus representatives. Mr. Adams also oversees the daily brokerage activities through Centaurus’ clearing firm, Pershing, LLC. Mr. Adams also serves on the Senior Management Committee of Centaurus.

 

Prior to joining Centaurus in 2000, Mr. Adams was a Sergeant and infantry Squad Leader in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton as a member of the prestigious 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. Mr. Adams attended California State University Fullerton with an emphasis in Business & Marketing and currently holds his Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and California insurance licenses.

Scott Peters
SVP - Accounting & Commissions

Scott Peters serves as Senior Vice President of the Accounting and Commissions Department of Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Peters joined Centaurus in 1998 and has played a pivotal role in the growth of the firm. Mr. Peters currently oversees the Commissions and Payroll Department for representatives and the Home Office employees. Mr. Peters is also responsible for all financial reporting information that is filed with the respective regulatory agencies.

 

Prior to joining Centaurus, Mr. Peters had a 22 year tenure as the Credit Manager for Coors, where he oversaw distribution accounts for over 10,000 companies. He currently holds his Series 27 Financial & Operations Principal license.

Jason Luhan, Esq
Director of Wealth Management, Associate Counsel

Jason Luhan serves as Director of Wealth Management and associate counsel for Centaurus Financial, Inc.  Mr. Luhan joined the firm in 2007 as associate counsel and was made Director of Wealth Management in 2008.  His duties entail oversight of all RIA activities including but not limited to third party management due diligence and selection, program development and enhancements, as well as any regulatory changes or legal issues which may impact the department. He is also a member of the Senior Management Committee and works with the legal department’s Arbitration Committee. 

 

Before joining Centaurus, Mr. Luhan worked with Moss, Hovden and Lindsey as a litigation researcher, was a judicial extern to the Honorable Theodore Albert, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District California, and was an International Specialist for a boutique business bank in Los Angeles.  Throughout his career, he has also held various ownership positions in start-up and work-out companies.

 

Mr. Luhan received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of San Diego and his Juris Doctorate from the Kennedy School of Law at Chapman University. He currently holds his Series 7, 24 and 66 securities registrations.

Gordon Huber
Chief Technology Officer

Gordon Huber is Chief Technology Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Huber has been in the financial services industry for over twenty-four years, having served as National Marketing Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technology Officer with various broker/dealer firms. Some of the firms he has been affiliated with include: Financial InterActive, CNP Securities, Financial Marketing Corp., and Titan Value Equities Group.

 

Mr. Huber is a Business Administration graduate of California State University, Fullerton and currently holds Series 7 and 24 securities licenses.