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Christen S. Blodgett
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
San Jose, CA 95110
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CRD#: 5598386
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Professional summary
Christen Shontell Blodgett, AIF®, who also goes by Chris S Blodgett, Christen S Blodgett, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in San Jose, California and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in San Jose, California.
Christen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris S Blodgett | Christen S Blodgett
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: CRESCENT CAPITAL PLANNING ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INSURANCE ADVICE ; START DATE: 02/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELPING CLIENTS TO CREATE FINANCIAL PLANS, GENERAL INVESTMENT ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY ; 2.FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, START NOVEMBER 2013, 10 HRS. PER WEEK - VARIES DURING TRADING HOURS, INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, LONG-TERM CARE AND ANNUITIES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OK PROGRAM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1034 66TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94621; NATURE OF BUSINESS: YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM; START DATE: 2/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VOLUNTEER MENTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 4; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE & BASIC LIFE SKILLS TO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. - THETA LAMBDA SIGMA CHAPTER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 545 MERIDIAN AVE, STE D, UNIT 28081, SAN JOSE, CA 95126; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MEN'S FRATERNITY; START DATE: 08/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SOCIAL ACTION CHAIR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ORGANIZING AND LEADING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRESCENT CAPITAL PLANNING LLC DBA CRESCENT CAPITAL PLANNING; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES;
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®
Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110RIA
CRD#: 105644
San Jose, CA
Current
November 1, 2013 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 2033 Gateway Pl Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95110BD
CRD#: 10299
San Jose, CA
Past
January 24, 2014 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
January 11, 2011 - November 1, 2013
FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1027
MILPITAS, CA
Past
November 4, 2008 - January 6, 2011
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
MILPITAS, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(11/16/2016)
RR
California(11/1/2013)
IAR
California(3/21/2024)
RR
Florida(6/1/2021)
RR
Georgia(6/29/2022)
RR
Idaho(3/2/2022)
RR
Nebraska(2/26/2025)
RR
Nevada(8/31/2015)
RR
Texas(10/1/2014)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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