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Bernard M. Andersen

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
GRANDVILLE, MI 49418
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CRD#: 2362499
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Professional summary


Bernard Melvin Andersen, who also goes by Bernard Andersen, Bernie Andersen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Grandville, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Grandville, Michigan.

Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bernard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bernard Andersen | Bernie Andersen

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) NOTARY; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS; STARTED 8/20/2015 (2) ADVENTIST HERITAGE MINISTRIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 411 CHAMPION STREET, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037; NON-PROFIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TRUSTEE; START 8/17/2018; APX 20 HOURS/YEAR, NONE DURING TRADING; Meet twice a year for board meetings. Review of the operations and planning for the organization, which covers the 4 historic sites of the church that the organization owns. (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INDIANA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS/WARSAW SDA CHURCH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 15205 WESTFIELD BLVD CARMEL, IN 46032; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RELIGIOUS; START DATE: 6/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: LAY PASTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:10 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASTORAL MINISTRY, BIBLE STUDY AND PREACHING; 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE; START DATE: 3/2011; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PAY TAXES AND INSURANCE BUT HAVE NO OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES BESIDES BEING THE SOLE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY; 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUMMIT FINANCIAL NETWORKS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 05/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 4120 Chicago Dr Sw Ste 4, Grandville, MI 49418
RIA
CRD#: 105644
GRANDVILLE, MI
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4120 Chicago Dr Sw Ste 4, Grandville, MI 49418
BD
CRD#: 13572
Grandville, MI
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
NORTH WEBSTER, IN
Past

October 14, 2005 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
GRANDVILLE, MI
Past

October 29, 2004 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
GRANDVILLE, MI
Past

May 19, 1997 - October 13, 2004

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

June 18, 1993 - May 29, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Alabama
(4/9/2024)
RR
Alaska
(9/20/2019)
RR
Arizona
(9/20/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(4/9/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2019)
RR
Georgia
(9/20/2019)
RR
Idaho
(9/20/2019)
RR
Indiana
(6/2/2020)
IAR
Indiana
(6/29/2023)
RR
Maryland
(9/20/2019)
RR
Michigan
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Michigan
(6/29/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(9/20/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(9/20/2019)
RR
New York
(5/11/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(11/13/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/20/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(9/20/2019)
RR
Texas
(2/24/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/24/2025)
RR
Utah
(9/20/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/20/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/13/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/14/1995
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Grandville, MI 49418

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