John Gerken
John Gerken is a registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Lake Forest, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. John is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 5 more. Their firm serves 45,336 clients with $9.7B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.25% |
Maximum advisory fee is 2.25% for most programs (1.50% for annuity and variable life management, 1.35% for adviser-directed accounts). Fees are negotiable at the discretion of the representative.
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Location
1 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Suite #210, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
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Regulatory History (2)
Customer Dispute
January 2025Customer Dispute
December 2008Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
John is a registered principal and wealth management advisor since 2011, spending a few hours per week on this activity. He also works with various insurance companies, selling disability insurance and dedicating a few hours per week.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
The Advisors Group, INC.Broker
Allmerica Investments, INC.Broker
State Registrations26 states
You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.
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