LPL Financial
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Grand Rapids
34yrs
Bruce Eric Elder
Financial advisor at Centennial Securities
At a glance
Experience34 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 9% by experience nationwide
Office3075 Charlevoix Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Centennial Securities
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2019 – nowCentennial Securities Company, Inc.Current firm
- 2015 – 2019Sanctuary Advisors, LLCPreviously
- 2010 – 2015Sanctuary Securities, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Bruce
Tailored to Bruce’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Bruce
How do I contact Bruce?
Call Centennial Securities at 616-942-7680 and ask for Bruce Eric Elder. Bruce works from the Grand Rapids, MI office.
How long has Bruce been a financial advisor?
Bruce has been in the industry since 1992, about 34 years. Top 9% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Bruce hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Bruce a fiduciary?
Bruce is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Bruce paid?
Centennial Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Bruce for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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