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Daniel R. Hudson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Spindale, NC 28160
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CRD#: 7434797
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Professional summary
Daniel Reed Hudson is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Spindale, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Spindale, North Carolina.
Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Daniel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) STATON CPA, P.C.; Shareholder; Submitting this to indicate that I became a 5% owner of Staton CPA effective 1/1/2025. At Staton CPA, P.C. we provide a wide array of services, including outsourced bookkeeping and office support (including payroll and bill payment), tax preparation, business valuation and litigation support, assurance services, and consulting services. NIR; HRS 160; SHRS 110; 01/01/2025; 393 Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160; Perform accounting/bookkeeping services and oversee staff who perform the same. 2) SOUTH OAK FINANCIAL LLC; Member Manager; I needed to set up a new email account for Avantax, so I registered a new domain name on 1/17/2022. Since I am planning to setup a new branch office for my employment with Avantax at 393 S. Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160 in addition to the one we already have at 528 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia NC 28054, I thought the name "South Oak Financial" sounded good. These branch offices are in 2 different counties, so rather than register DBAs with the Register of Deeds in both Counties, I just registered an LLC with the NC Secretary of State; IR; HRS 20; SHRS 20; 01/17/2022; 393 S. Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160; This is a single-member LLC taxed as a disregarded entity, which means I will file a schedule C on my tax return. There is no activity, it is basically a DBA. 3) MENZEL ENTERPRISES, INC.; Owner; This was my mother's business for which I previously reported having signature authority over checking accounts. She passed away earlier this year and I have inherited all of her assets including this business; NIR; HRS 5; SHRS 0; 03/26/2022; 124 Breeze Hill, Rutherfordton NC 28139; I am the owner. We are liquidating most of the assets of the company, which was a beauty salon and a gift shop. My wife continues to operate the gift shop on a much smaller scale. I will likely leave the entity open to deposit what was previously my self-employment income from lawncare etc., as well as self-employment income my wife earns from doing alterations and design work. I pay recurring bills connected with this company's accounts. My mother passed away on March 26, 2022 but we are still in the process of handling her estate. 4) DANIEL HUDSON POSITION; self; Landscape maintenance for a couple of yards. Also, independent contractor maintenance and repair services for my mom's business Menzel Enterprises, Inc.; NIR; HRS 8; SHRS 0; 08/31/2021; 124 Breeze Hill, Rutherfordton NC 28139; I cut grass for my mom's hair salon and may take on one or 2 more yards next year. From time to time I repair things for the salon, change light bulbs / air filters, clean etc. 5) STATON CPA, P.C.; CPA; At Staton CPA, P.C. we provide a wide array of services, including outsourced bookkeeping and office support (including payroll and bill payment), tax preparation, business valuation and litigation support, assurance services, and consulting services; NIR; HRS 160; SHRS 130; 02/05/2012 ADDRESS: 393 Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160; Depending on the client, my responsibility is to oversee staff who perform the staff, and in other cases to perform such services myself. 7) WILLIAM F. MCBRAYER, JR.; Executor; William McBrayer informed me that he has appointed me to be the executor of his will; NIR; HRS 0; SHRS 0; 11/29/2022; 393 Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160; My duties are to handle the assets of William McBrayeras outlined in his will.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 6, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 393 Oak Street, Spindale, NC 28160RIA
CRD#: 105644
Spindale, NC
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 393 Oak Street, Spindale, NC 28160BD
CRD#: 13572
Spindale, NC
Past
December 19, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Spindale, NC
Past
December 18, 2021 - September 8, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Spindale, NC
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
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(9/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/19/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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