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 companywide initiatives, strategic planning, and ongoing business development and operational strategies. Entering the securities industry in 1971, Mr. King is a pioneer in the Independent Contractor brokerage model and has been involved in numerous aspects of the brokerage/securities industry. In his 50-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 holds Series 7, 24, 27, 63, and California insurance licenses.

Wes King

President

Wes King is President of Centaurus Financial, Inc. He oversees the daily operations of the company and acts as the primary liaison with all regulatory bodies. 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. Mr. King was promoted to President in early 2007. Prior to joining 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 and Series 3, 7, 24, 63 and California insurance licenses.

Jerry Duhovic

EVP, Chief Compliance Officer

Jerry Duhovic serves as the Executive Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer for 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 and SEC, FINRA, and state compliance rules, regulations and procedures. He represents the company as corporate spokesman at various industry and business functions. Prior to his engagement with Centaurus, Mr. Duhovic held several key executive positions including tenures at Datek Online Holdings Corp./Ameritrade, Inc.; Titan Value Equities Group, Inc.; Centrum Services, Inc.; and The Wellington Group, among others. Mr. Duhovic is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and currently maintains affiliations with the SIFMA Compliance & Legal Division and the National Society of Compliance Professionals and holds Series 7, 22, 24, and 63 securities licenses.

Sheri Lejman, CPA

Chief Financial Officer, FINOP

Sheri Lejman, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is the Chief Financial Officer and Financial & Operations Principal (FINOP) for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Ms. Lejman is responsible for the overall corporate finance, accounting, and related operational functions. With over 20 years of financial and executive management experience, Ms. Lejman brings a wealth of knowledge and credibility to her role. Prior to joining the firm in 2014, Ms. Lejman worked in public accounting specializing in the financial services industry and publicly traded SEC registrants, most notably large international entities. Ms. Lejman has also worked and lived internationally as a CPA and financial statement auditor in various Latin American countries, specializing in foreign SEC registrants. Ms. Lejman carries two bachelor’s degrees from California State University at Fullerton: B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting and B.A. in Liberal studies, and a minor equivalency in Spanish. Ms. Lejman also holds the FINRA Registered Financial and Operations Principal and Series 27 registration.

Paul King, Esq.

EVP, General Counsel

Paul King serves as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Alternative Investments for Centaurus Financial, Inc. In his role as General Counsel to the firm, Mr. King leads a legal team that advises executive management on matters related to strategic business initiatives, corporate policies and procedures, business development, regulatory compliance programs, and strategic management of the firm’s dispute resolution. In addition to his role as General Counsel, Mr. King leads the Alternative Investments department of the firm. Prior to joining Centaurus in 2005, Mr. King worked with partners in the Saper Group of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a leading Silicon Valley law firm recognized as the premier legal advisor to technology and growth companies worldwide, advising on such matters as venture capital financings, initial public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, and organization. In addition, Mr. King worked as a law clerk for Edgerton & Weaver, a leading securities litigation firm, and as an Analyst in the legal department of Pacific Life. Mr. King received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a Juris Doctor  (J.D.) from Chapman University School of Law. Mr. King has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2005. Mr. King is actively involved in the securities and alternative investment industries, where he has served on several advisory boards and most recently as a member of the Board of Directors for ADISA (Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association).

Robert Castaneda

SVP, Chief Information Officer

Robert Castaneda serves as Senior Vice President and Chief  Information Officer for  Centaurus Financial, Inc. As CIO, Mr. Castaneda oversees the daily technology/security operations and IT project execution for the company. He also serves as the firm’s designated Information Security Officer. Mr. Castaneda has over 22 years of technology management and consulting experience in the financial services industry. He has held senior technology management positions at various firms including Bank of America, Countrywide, Washington Mutual, and Great Western Bank. Mr. Castaneda is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics with Specialization in Computing.

Adam Simon

SVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Adam Simon serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Simon brings a wealth of knowledge in administration, operations, compliance, and business development to his role. In more than a decade with Centaurus, he has played many pivotal roles, including contributing to high-level strategic decisions, fostering and maintaining relationships with key partners, and managing the development and implementation of new administrative, operational, and compliance policies, procedures, and workflows. He oversees operations at Centaurus’ Southeast Corporate Office. Mr. Simon attended Palm Beach State College and holds FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 27, 31, 53, 55, 63, 65, 79, and 99 licenses — underscoring his broad expertise and commitment to excellence within the financial services sector.

David Fujita

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

David Fujita is Senior Vice President and  Chief Marketing Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Fujita heads the sales and marketing of mutual funds, annuities, insurance products, and direct investments for Centaurus Financial, Inc. 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 Series 6, and 63, and California insurance licenses.

Binh Nguyen

SVP, Chief Operating Officer 

Binh Nguyen serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mr. Nguyen is responsible for the daily operations relating to the firm’s clearing arrangements and manages the firm’s order processing for direct business. Prior to joining Centaurus in 2006, Mr. Nguyen held various management positions at State Street Bank & Trust, Merrill Lynch, and American Funds. Mr. Nguyen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from California State University, Fullerton and holds Series 11 and 63 licenses.

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 25 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 holds Series 7 and 24 securities licenses.

Adam Handler

Chief Advisory Officer

Adam Handler serves as Chief Advisory Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. His extensive, diverse knowledge and passion for the financial services industry support his mission to engage in service to all aspects of financial professionals’ practices and empower their ability to serve their clients and drive success. Mr. Handler has more than 18 years of experience in product oversight and leadership, regulatory compliance, and advisor development and coaching. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licenses. He also oversees Centaurus’ Branchburg, New Jersey, Corporate Office. Mr. Handler understands the responsibility advisors carry in guiding clients’ futures. He works diligently to remove obstacles that prevent advisors from offering information that always puts clients’ best interests first. He leads Centaurus’ Wealth Management Division and is shaping an advisor-centric ecosystem that elevates productivity, simplifies complexity, and honors the purpose behind every client conversation. Mr. Handler has a Bachelor’s Degree in General Arts from The Pennsylvania State University and is a candidate for an MBA from Penn State.

John Trentor

SVP, Chief Distribution Officer

John Trentor serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer for Centaurus Financial, Inc. He has more than 33 years of distribution and operational leadership experience in the financial services industry, including 15 with Centaurus. He maintains key relationships with insurance carriers and actively recruits and provides ongoing oversight of external branch development and growth. He oversees Centaurus’  Mid-Atlantic Corporate Office in Virginia.

Mr. Trentor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management from Brown College and holds FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses.