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Jeffrey M. Budzinski
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CLARENCE, NY
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CRD#: 3007616
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Professional summary
Jeffrey Michael Budzinski, who also goes by Jeff Budzinski, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Clarence, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Buffalo, New York.
Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Jeffrey has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jeff Budzinski
Other business activities
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1) LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: recommending and selling all financial services products INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 12/04/2017 ADDRESS: 369 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202, United States DESCRIPTION: Recommending and selling all financial services products 2) LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Managing Director NATURE: Firm name for all activities performed for Avantax, financial services and insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 12/04/2017 ADDRESS: 369 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202, United States DESCRIPTION: recommending and selling all financial services products supervision of Financial Services Reps and administrative assistants
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 369 Franklin Street Cyclorama Building, Buffalo, NY 14202RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLARENCE, NY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 369 Franklin Street Cyclorama Building, Buffalo, NY 14202BD
CRD#: 13572
Buffalo, NY
Past
September 9, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
CLARENCE, NY
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Buffalo, NY
Past
December 3, 2007 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
BUFFALO, NY
Past
June 7, 2005 - November 28, 2007
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
BUFFALO, NY
Past
June 1, 2005 - June 2, 2005
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 15, 2001 - June 1, 2005
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 22, 1999 - June 11, 2001
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 22, 1999 - June 11, 2001
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
March 11, 1998 - October 16, 1998
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 11, 1998 - October 16, 1998
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, 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
Arizona(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/18/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(9/18/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/18/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Vermont(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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