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Allison C. Hudson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Merrick, NY 11566
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CRD#: 4755966
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Professional summary


Allison Clancy Hudson, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Allison Clancy Bergner, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Merrick, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Merrick, New York.

Allison is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Allison has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Allison Clancy Bergner

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: 05/2004 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MERRICK CARES FOR BLUE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: 501C3 TO BENEFIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE. START DATE: 07/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS- KEEP THE BOOKS FOR THE ORGANIZATION; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ALLISON BERGNER PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: 10 BARRINGTON DRIVE WHEATLEY HEIGHTS NY 11798 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOKKEEPING START DATE: 05/2011 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOOKKEEPING; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MERRICK PLANNING GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BEE-EMPOWHERED INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 10 BARRINGTON DRIVE WHEATLEY HEIGHTS NY 11798 NATURE OF BUSINESS: BLOG START DATE: 07/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WRITING CONTENT; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NY SAFETY DRIVING INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES TO NY AND NJ RESIDENTS START DATE: 01/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MERRICK FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 05/2011 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PLANNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

April 28, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 1840 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Merrick, NY
Current

April 28, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1840 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
BD
CRD#: 13572
Merrick, NY
Past

March 12, 2018 - April 29, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 21, 2018 - April 29, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Merrick, NY
Past

May 16, 2014 - February 28, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MERRICK, NY
Past

May 10, 2011 - February 28, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MERRICK, NY
Past

September 17, 2010 - May 17, 2011

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - May 17, 2011

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past

February 13, 2004 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY

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
New Jersey
(4/30/2025)
IAR
New York
(4/28/2025)
RR
New York
(4/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/5/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 105644Merrick, NY 11566

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