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Paul Michael Gargano

Advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. — Banner Elk, NC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

27 years

Location

Banner Elk, NC

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Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

427

Across 195 offices

Clients per advisor

106 High

Avg AUM per client

$213,989 Very Low

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

Paul Gargano is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He operates under the DBA Gargano Financial Group for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Client services

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning

Occupation focus

Based on Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.25% annually (flat or tiered depending on program) $25,000+: Up to 2.25% annually (varies by program)

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for certain products, e.g., annuities or alternative investments sold through affiliated Broker-Dealer for which client pays commissions instead of advisory fees initially.

Project-based

Hourly fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services; specifics are negotiable and vary by client circumstances.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Annual asset-based advisory fees, negotiable, with maximum up to 2.25% depending on program selected. Fee may be flat or tiered schedule.

Location

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Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk NC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

2004 - Present • 22 years

Orange, CA

Equitable Advisors

2001 - 2004 • 3 years

Charlotte, NC

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Series 65, Series 63

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