Paul Gargano is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Banner Elk, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. Paul 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.
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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
Banner Elk, NC
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Paul is the owner of Gargano Financial Group, a DBA used for branding purposes only. This activity takes nearly full-time hours but is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
AXA Advisors, LLC
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
State Registrations7 states
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