Michael C. Hoffman

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

FOLSOM, CA 95630

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CRD#: 1040801

Professional summary

Michael Charles Hoffman, who also goes by Michael C Hoffman, Mike Hoffman, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Folsom, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Folsom, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael C Hoffman | Mike Hoffman

Other business activities

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MCH FINANCIAL and INSURANCE SERVICES; 3840 DEER RIDGE LANE, AUBURN, CA, 95602; INV REL; SALES AND SERVICES OF GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION INSURANCE PLANS, FIXED LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, FIXED ANNUITIES; OWNER; START DATE=11/1979; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=0; SALES AND SERVICES OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND FIXED LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INCOME POLICIES AND ANNUITIES * CAPSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; LIFE & HEALTH; AGENT; START DATE=01/2024; HRS/MO=3; TRADING HRS/MO=0; SALES & SERVICE OF FIXED ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 26, 2024 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 620 Coolidge Dr Ste 190, Folsom, CA 95630

RIA

CRD#: 317245

FOLSOM, CA

Current

January 30, 2024 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 620 Coolidge Dr Ste 190, Folsom, CA 95630

CRD#: 14869

FOLSOM, CA

Past

March 21, 2022 - December 15, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

March 21, 2022 - December 15, 2023

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

August 19, 2021 - March 4, 2022

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

FOLSOM, CA

Past

February 23, 2011 - August 18, 2021

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

GRASS VALLEY, CA

Past

February 23, 2011 - August 18, 2021

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

GRASS VALLEY, CA

Past

November 6, 2008 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104957

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

November 6, 2008 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 14754

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

June 8, 2007 - October 31, 2008

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

SAN MATEO, CA

Past

June 8, 2007 - October 31, 2008

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

SAN MATEO, CA

Past

March 7, 2006 - May 2, 2007

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3538

LOOMIS, CA

Past

March 7, 2006 - May 2, 2007

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3538

LOOMIS, CA

Past

August 20, 2004 - March 3, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

LOOMIS, CA

Past

July 9, 2004 - March 3, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

March 26, 2004 - July 1, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 22, 2003 - March 26, 2004

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 110826

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

November 13, 2002 - March 26, 2004

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 8, 2001 - December 3, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

February 22, 1997 - December 3, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

March 14, 1995 - January 23, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 3600

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

October 19, 1992 - March 27, 1995

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 4386

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 23, 1991 - October 29, 1992

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 7943

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

March 6, 1987 - November 7, 1991

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17970

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

September 9, 1985 - November 7, 1991

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 3600

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

May 6, 1982 - August 26, 1985

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

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

IAR

California
(1/26/2024)

California
(1/30/2024)

Minnesota
(8/13/2024)

Missouri
(11/7/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/24/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/8/1997

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: 12/19/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 10/23/1985

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/3/1982

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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Michael C. Hoffman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/24/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/8/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/19/2000

Series 22

Date: 10/23/1985

Series 6

Date: 5/3/1982

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

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