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Christopher Martin

25 Years of Experience
Apple Valley, CA
4 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Christopher Martin is a registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Apple Valley, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. Christopher 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
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
429 advisors
Number of Clients
38,049 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$193K average
Assets Under Management
$7.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

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%.

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Location

16191 Kamana Road, Suite #202, Apple Valley, CA, 92307

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Regulatory
January 2025
Final
Customer Dispute
August 2024
Pending
Customer Dispute
April 2013
Closed-No Action
Customer Dispute
May 2012
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Christopher is the President/CFO of Glorietta Management Group Inc., dedicating about 10-20% of his time to managing corporate accounts and cash flow. He also engages in fixed insurance sales and financial planning through Archangel Financial Services, spending a few hours per week, and assists with estate planning document preparation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.
September 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 8 mos
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
April 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Liberty Group, LLCBroker
September 2003 - March 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
November 2000 - September 2003 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Transamerica Financial Resources, INC.Broker
June 2000 - November 2000 · 5 mos
State Registrations10 states
ARAZIDILMTNMNVTXUTWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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