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Ira L. Bergman
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
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CRD#: 2242184
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Professional summary
Ira Leonard Bergman is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Farmingdale, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Farmingdale, New York.
Ira is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Ira has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE
START DATE: 02/2019
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE AND ANNUITIES
2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NORTH RIDGE WEALTH PLANNING LLC
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: 1895 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, MELVILLE, NY 11747
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES
START DATE: 2/2019
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISOR - FINANCIAL SERVICES
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20-30
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20-30
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISOR - FINANCIAL SERVICES
3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
ADDRESS: 2150 CENTRE AVE, BELLMORE, NY 11710
NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH
START DATE: 06/2017
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PREPARE ANNUAL BUDGETS, REVIEW CHECK BOOK AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NO CHECK WRITING PRIVILEGES
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 500 Bi County Blvd Suite 117, Farmingdale, NY 11735RIA
CRD#: 105644
FARMINGDALE, NY
Current
February 1, 2019 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past
March 31, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
November 18, 2008 - February 1, 2019
NORTH RIDGE SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 27098
Melville, NY
Past
August 1, 2008 - November 21, 2008
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past
January 20, 2004 - August 1, 2008
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4082
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past
November 20, 1992 - December 10, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
New York(2/1/2019)
IAR
New York(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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