Lawrence P. Decker

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Toledo, OH 43617

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CRD#: 1013821

Professional summary

Lawrence Patrick Decker, who also goes by Larry Decker, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Toledo, Ohio and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Toledo, Ohio.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Lawrence has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Larry Decker

Other business activities

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Creative Financial Partners; same as branch; inv rel; fixed insurance and fixed annuities; agent; start date=01/2016; hrs/mo=20; trading hrs/mo=10; prospecting and fact finding for fixed insurance sales * Decker Financial Group; same as branch; inv rel; fixed insurance and fixed annuities; agent; start date=01/2016; hrs/mo=20; trading hrs/mo=10; prospecting and fact finding for fixed insurance sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2222 Centennial Rd, Toledo, OH 43617

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Toledo, OH

Current

January 20, 2016 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 2222 Centennial Rd, Toledo, OH 43617

CRD#: 14869

Toledo, OH

Past

January 21, 2016 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

PERRYSBURG, OH

Past

February 25, 2008 - January 22, 2016

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

TOLEDO, OH

Past

January 1, 2004 - January 22, 2016

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

TOLEDO, OH

Past

October 10, 1981 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 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.

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

Arizona
(1/20/2016)

Colorado
(8/17/2020)

Connecticut
(1/20/2016)

Florida
(1/20/2016)

Georgia
(2/9/2016)

Illinois
(1/21/2016)

Indiana
(1/20/2016)

Kentucky
(1/20/2016)

Maryland
(1/20/2016)

Michigan
(1/20/2016)

Missouri
(6/9/2016)

Montana
(3/28/2024)

New York
(2/24/2022)

North Carolina
(1/20/2016)

Ohio
(1/20/2016)

IAR

Ohio
(11/1/2021)

Oregon
(4/24/2017)

South Carolina
(5/1/2017)

Texas
(1/20/2016)

IAR

Texas
(8/14/2023)

Virginia
(1/20/2016)

Washington
(2/8/2019)

Wisconsin
(1/20/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/1/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 9/15/1992

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/8/1981

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/26/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 335-9858

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

560

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (9/19/2025)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 11,506,548,514

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Lawrence P. Decker

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Lawrence Patrick Decker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1981

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/1/2000

Series 22

Date: 9/15/1992

Series 6

Date: 10/8/1981

Series 24

Date: 10/26/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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