about our firm

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 Mr. Paine began his financial services career on the Central California Coast in 1986 and was a pioneer in the marketing of long term care insurance through his business, LTC Insurance Marketing in Santa Maria. His focus on the LTC market has provided a unique perspective on the financial needs of those in retirement. He knows that one of our greatest fears is outliving one's money.  

In 1992, Mr. Paine founded Paine Financial  Services and has numerous professional licenses including the series 7 and 65  registrations. He has been a consistent top producer and member of his firm's "Leaders Club." 

Mr. Paine began the CVSC - Ben Paine BSO Scholarship Fund in 2006 that has provided financial assistance to 100s of local student athletes after the passing of his son at the age of 21. The sudden loss was a "wake-up" call that we need to "do things now." Whether it's visiting old friends or planning one's retirement, tomorrow never comes. We can only do things today. 

Tom's business focus is working with those in or near retirement. Too often, after climbing the mountain of success, one isn't necessarily prepared for managing the graceful descent and passing one's legacy in the most secure and tax efficient manner. As an independent advisor, Mr. Paine brings to you a wealth of tax and estate planning experience along with a unique suite of ideas designed to protect and maintain one's standard of living throughout one's life.

Tom was born in Southern California and raised by parents who were PhD professors at Southern Illinois University (SIU). In 1981 he received his BA in Communications with minors in mathematics and English from SIU. Tom is married with 2 children and 4 grandchildren and lives in the Avila Valley (near San Luis Obispo). His hobbies and interests include golfing, swimming, tennis, soccer, and reading in economics, history, and politics along with a good mystery now and then. 

Founded in 1992, Centaurus was formed with a singular focus – to provide unparalleled service, support, technology, and education to independent financial advisers in the securities industry. While the industry as a whole and Centaurus itself have evolved dramatically since our inception, the uncompromising focus of the company remains the same to this day. Through this focus, Centaurus has grown to become a leading independent broker/dealer providing a platform for financial advisers across the country to successfully grow their business and serve their clients.   In our corporate office, we have over 95 team members supporting our clients and over 650  financial advisers who manage in excess of $10 billion. Our team of dedicated employees is led by an experienced management team who promotes a high standard of service throughout our firm. As such, our management team makes it a priority to be available to our investors and registered representatives and has systematically controlled the growth of our firm to ensure that everyone has access to whomever they need in a timely manner. Centaurus has an extensive family legacy within the financial services industry that spans over three generations. Our management team is committed to continuing this legacy for many years to come. Please visit their website at  https://www.centaurusfinancial.com/.