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Patrick Rheagan Shields

Investment Adviser Representative at Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Lake Charles, LACRD #5916044Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
14 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Patrick Rheagan Shields is an investment adviser representative with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2012 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management, Inc. 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 Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Office

625 W. College Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Advisors at this office: 4

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

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas
Broker:
5 states and territories

Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, 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 10/23/2012
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/28/2012

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Centaurus Financial, Inc.Current
4/1/2021 – Lake Charles, LA
Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
3/1/2019 – 4/6/2021Lake Charles, LA
Questar Asset Management, Inc.
5/8/2013 – 3/1/2019Lake Charles, LA
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
11/15/2012 – 5/8/2013Lake Charles, LA

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. Questar Asset Management
    Mar 2013 – Mar 2019Minneapolis, MN
  2. Questar Capital Corporation
    Mar 2013 – Mar 2019Minneapolis, MN
  3. GCG Wealth Management
    Apr 2013 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
  4. Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
    Mar 2019 – Apr 2021Lake Charles, LA
  5. Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
    Mar 2019 – Apr 2021Lake Charles, LA
  6. Centaurus Financial Inc.
    Apr 2021 – no end date reportedAnaheim, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 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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