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 operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 2 more. Their firm serves 38,049 clients with $7.3B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Fee Structure
Centaurus Financial's advisors manage client accounts through various programs, charging an annual fee based on the amount invested. Fees are negotiable and can be a flat percentage or tiered, where the rate decreases as the portfolio value increases. Additional charges may include transaction fees, custodial fees, and internal fund fees.
Maximum advisory fees:
- Alpha, Beta, ABJ, Omega, Delta: 2.25%
- AA & VL: 1.50%
- Adviser-Directed: 1.35%
- FlexUMA: 2.25%
Third-Party Money Managers (TPMMs) charge fees ranging from 1.00% to 3.00%.
Location
1 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Suite #210, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
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Regulatory History (3)
Customer Dispute
January 2025Judgment / Lien
June 2023Customer 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 Registrations24 states
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