Centurion Wealth is a true independent firm built on a foundation of sound ethics, mutual respect and deep integrity. We are free from conflicts of interest and are not beholden to any organization, investment company or products. This enables us to guide our clients toward their financial goals in an unhindered fashion. Our consistent, long-term approach to wealth management and quality portfolio construction means we are not chasing returns and we are not swayed by temporary headlines. Instead, we focus on the fundamentals of investing and financial planning. We are only interested in helping our clients achieve their financial goals through holistic planning and helping our clients assets grow in a manner consistent with their unique objectives.
Darren Colananni
CFP®, ChFC®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Darren Louis Colananni is a Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPW®) certifications with Centurion Wealth Management focusing on asset allocation, relationship management, and aiming to provide world-class service for our clients. Darren has provided personalized investment strategies, asset allocation rebalancing, and investment plan implementation for high net-worth families and closely-held businesses.
Darren is responsible for clearly understanding his client's financial goals and fostering client relationships by developing investment strategies designed for wealth preservation and capital appreciation. In addition to developing his client's wealth planning strategies, Darren also creates customized financial strategies to help clients reach their desired retirement lifestyle.
Darren has a double B.A from Washington College in Business Management and Economics. Originally from Netcong, NJ, Darren currently resides in Ashburn, VA where he sits on the Leadship Committee for Chance For Life, is an active member of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), and the 1782 Society at his alma mater, Washington College. In his spare time, Darren enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, travelling, and reading.
Jake Gurock
CFP®
In his role, Jake coordinates tax strategy, portfolio management, financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and generational wealth transfers under a unified approach, enabling comprehensive and well-informed decision-making.
Jake is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and has been recognized in the Financial Planning Association's Year of You campaign.
Beyond his professional commitments, Jake is passionate about advancing the financial planning profession and supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 2015 | |
| No. of Employees: | 10-19 | |
| Name of Custodial Firm: | Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade (merging with Charles Schwab) |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Individual Investors, Businesses |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Retirement Planning, Financial Planning, Insurance Products & Annuities, Estate Planning & Trusts, Investment Advice & Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services, Portfolio Management |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Commodities, Insurance, Annuities, Stocks, Bonds, Options & Futures, Mutual Funds, Mortgages & Real Estate, Alternative Investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Email, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Your Office, Video Conference |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life |
| Financial Organization Memberships: | Financial Planning Association (FPA) |
Firm Information |
| Assets Managed by Firm: | $600,000,000 |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Only |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $1,000,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets, Flat Fee |
Education |
| Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Business Management and Economics | Washington College - |
Financial Services |
| Financial Advice & Consulting
Our financial advice is tailored for you. Each person, family, and business is unique. Our job is to have a deep understanding of what is important to you and your family. Once we know what is important to you, we start to take inventory of all the moving pieces (assets AND liabilities), and begin collaborating on designing a long-term Financial Plan for you. |
FAQs |
Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?Services and cost are customized for each client and their family, but no set policy is in place. |
What services do you provide? What are your specialties?We offer all services. Anything financial-related in your life is something that we have the knowledge and experience in advising. |
What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage?We have over 200+ families that we work with. My experience is 9 years in the industry but also acquiring four advanced designations to obtain the knowledge that very few advisors have. These designations include the: - CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) - CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) - CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) - ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant) |
What financial institution(s) do you represent?Our firm's name is Centurion Wealth Management. We are an independent company based in McLean, VA. We partner with Fidelity to custody our client's accounts. |
Disclosures |
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WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of Firm. The Firm pays cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. |
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Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Disclaimer |
| Investment advisory services are offered through Centurion Wealth Management, LLC, a federally registered investment adviser. |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
I have a clean record
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| Tue. | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed. | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu. | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri. | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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