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Benjamin J. Baudoin

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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CRD#: 7469344
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Professional summary


Benjamin James Baudoin, who also goes by Benjamin J Baudoin, Benjamin Baudoin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Benjamin J Baudoin | Benjamin Baudoin

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) OAK CREST CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: OWNS THREE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 11/10/2020 ADDRESS: 2000 KALISTE SALOOM ROAD, SUITE, 300, LAFAYETTE LA 70508, United States DESCRIPTION: 1. NEGOITATE FINANCING2. NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS3. MANAGE CASH PAYMENTS4. MANAGE REPAIR REQUESTS5. FILE TAX RETURNS 2)BEAVER CLUB OF LAFAYETTE POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION ASSISTING THE WELL BEING OF LAFAYETTE YOUTH. INCLUDES MEETING EVERY WEEK FOR LUNCH AS WELL AS VARIOUS FUNDRAISERS THAT RAISE MONEY TO OFFSET COSTS FOR VARIOUS NON PROFITS AND CHILDREN ACTIVITIES. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2012 ADDRESS: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette LA 70508, United States DESCRIPTION: I AM A MEMBER AT LARGE.I DO HAVE CHECK WRITING CAPABILITIES BUT DO NOT HAVE THE CHECK BOOKS IN MY POSESSION. I ATTEND MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS AND GIVE MY OPINION ON VARIOUS TOPICS WHEN ASKED. I ALSO ASSIST IN LINING UP SPEAKERS FOR OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS. 3)DARNALL, SIKES & FREDERICK A CORPORATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POSITION: Income Partner NATURE: THE BUSINESS IS IN OPERATIONS TO CONDUCT AUDIT AND TAX ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC. I ALSO SIT ON THE FIRMS TAX AND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE AS A MEMBER AT LARGE THAT ASSISTS IN IDEAS AND STRATEGY TO BETTER OUR EMERGING LEADERS OF THE FIRM AS WELL AS DEALING WITH NEW IDEAS TO MAKE THE FIRM AN EVOLVING FIRM. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/03/2011 ADDRESS: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette LA 70508, United States DESCRIPTION: TAX CONSULTANTMEET CLIENTSPREPARE TAX RETURNSEMPLOYEE ON BOARDINGEMPLOYEE RECRUITING 4) DARNALL SIKES WEALTH PARTNERS LLC POSITION: ADVISOR NATURE: I am serving as a referring advisor based on my relationship with my CPA clients. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette LA 70508, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties are to meet with my clients with licensed CFP's withingDARNALL SIKES WEALTH PARTNERS LLC?and introduce them to make holistic financial decsions.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Road Suite 300, Lafayette, LA 70508
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LAFAYETTE, LA
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 300, Lafayette, LA 70508
BD
CRD#: 13572
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

September 29, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

July 20, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
LAFAYETTE, LA

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
Louisiana
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/20/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 105644Lafayette, LA 70508

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