Steven Nielsen
Steven Nielsen is a registered investment advisor at Centaurus Financial, INC., based in Gilbert, AZ, with 25 years of industry experience. Steven 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
1425 W. Elliot Road, Suite #102, Gilbert, AZ, 85233
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Regulatory History (14)
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March 2024Customer Dispute
October 2023Customer Dispute
July 2023Customer Dispute
November 2022Customer Dispute
October 2022Customer Dispute
August 2022Customer Dispute
February 2018Customer Dispute
May 2017Customer Dispute
October 2014Employment Separation After Allegations
December 2013Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Steven owns rental property since 2011 and manages it, dedicating minimal time. He is also involved in marketing for deferred sales trusts, manages Gilbert Tax Planning LLC, sells fixed annuities, and teaches financial awareness seminars, each taking a few hours per week.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
Centaurus Financial, INC.
Previous Registrations
Dfpg Investments, INC.
Diversify Wealth Management, INC.
Dfpg Investments, INC.Broker
Madison Avenue Securities, INC.
Madison Avenue Securities, INC.Broker
Sii Investments, INC.Broker
Morgan Peabody, INC.Broker
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
1717 Capital Management CompanyBroker
Ffp Securities, INC.Broker
Mutual Service CorporationBroker
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
State Registrations16 states
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