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Daniel Hudson

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Spindale, NC 28160

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

4 years

About

Daniel Hudson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He is also a shareholder and CPA at Staton CPA, P.C., where he oversees staff providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Additionally, he manages a family-owned business formerly operated as a beauty salon and gift shop and performs landscape maintenance and repair services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, combining advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions with distinctive retirement and fiduciary capabilities.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

393 Oak Street

Spindale, NC 28160

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Investment Services Inc.

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

South Oak Financial LLC

2022 - Present (4 years)

Avantax Advisory Services

2021 - 2025 (4 years)

Daniel Hudson

2021 - Present (5 years)

Staton CPA, P.C.

2012 - Present (14 years)

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