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Stephen Connor Mccraw

Advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. — Laurel, MS

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

39 years

Location

Laurel, MS 39440

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Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

432

Across 197 offices

Clients per advisor

105 High

Avg AUM per client

$213,989 Very Low

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

Stephen Mccraw is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Laurel, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2015 and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1978. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in the sale of fixed insurance and fixed annuities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing multiple analytical approaches and third-party resources.

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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Laurel, MS

224 South 13th Ave.

Laurel MS 39440

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Louisiana · Mississippi

Work history

39 years of industry experience

Centaurus Financial INC.

2015 - Present • 11 years

Anaheim, CA

SELF EMPLOYED

1978 - Present • 48 years

Laurel, MS

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Laurel, MS

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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James R

Series 63, Series 66

Laurel, MS

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

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Chandler C

Series 66

Laurel, MS

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Michael A

ChFC®, Series 63

Laurel, MS

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Casey B

Series 65, Series 66

Laurel, MS

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John M

Series 66

Laurel, MS

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