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John Lefler

Investment Adviser Representative at Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Montgomery, TXCRD #7867404Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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John Lefler is an investment adviser representative with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Montgomery, TX, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2024. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas.

Office

18001 West Highway 105, Suite #108
Montgomery, TX 77356

Advisors at this office: 7

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Texas
Broker:
1 state or territory

Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 3/6/2025
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/7/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 3/4/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Centaurus Financial, Inc.Current
3/6/2025 – Montgomery, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Centaurus Financial Inc.
    Aug 2024 – no end date reportedAnaheim, CA
  2. Ken Ashworth & Associates
    Jan 2020 – May 2022Herderson, NV
  3. Conroe Cars and Classies
    May 2022 – Dec 2023Conroe, TX
  4. Vip-Kid Online Teaching
    Oct 2019 – Dec 2020Montgomery, TX
  5. Western Govenor's university
    Jun 2019 – Oct 2019Las vegas, NV
  6. University Nevada Las Vegas
    Jan 2017 – May 2019Las Vegas, NV
  7. College of Southern Nevada
    Sep 2012 – Dec 2016Las Vegas, NV
  8. McLane Partners
    Feb 2024 – no end date reportedMontgomery, TX
  9. Mad Lab Print Shop
    Dec 2020 – Jan 2024Montgomery, TX

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Centaurus Financial, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$25,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Wealth Management, Retirement Plans, Insurance Plans, and Alternative Investments

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersMarket TimingEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Independent Broker/dealerWealth ManagementRetirement PlansInsuranceAlternative InvestmentsInvestment AdvisorySecurities

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
426
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
25
Main office:
Anaheim, CA
SEC file number:
801-56882

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of July 30, 2026

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