John J. Crosby

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

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CRD#: 1131676

Professional summary

John Joseph Crosby, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by John J Crosby, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Cape May Court House, New Jersey and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. John has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John J Crosby

Other business activities

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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC; 750 ROUTE 34 STE 7, MATAWAN NJ 07747; INV REL; AGENT; HRS/MO=0; TRADING HRS/MO=0; I AM AN INDEPENDENT AGENT WITH AMERITAS AND AIC AND HAVE AN AFFILIATION TO AIC THROUGH INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC * Independent Financial Services, LLC; same as branch; inv rel; financial planning, retirement planning, estate & business succession planning, college education loan planning; Managing Director; start date=06/2009; hrs/mo=40; trading hrs/mo=0; comprehensive financial planning * Professional Witness; same as branch; non-inv rel; I have been asked by an attorney to be a professional witness to research, create an outline of a sales process that involved a specific case of an elderly woman that was sold a variable annuity and later had the VA annuitized to purchase a whole life insurance policy; Professional Witness; start date=09/2019; end date= 11/2021 hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; review all documents, policies, products, emails, communications, suitability and if the client was properly sold and if the advisor did not act in the best interest of the client and took advantage of the elderly and vulnerable * INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; CERTIFIED BUSINESS EXIT CONSULTANT; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=10; SUCCESSSION/EXIT PLANNING FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZE BUSINESS OWNERS * Individual Financial Services, LLC; non-inv rel; same as branch; Estate services; Owner; start date=03/2024; hrs/mo=25; trading hrs/mo=160; Assisting clients estate beneficiary(s).

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1994

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 15 S Main St Ste 4, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210Office #2: 125 Half Mile Rd Ste 200, Red Bank, NJ 07701

RIA

CRD#: 317245

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ

Current

January 18, 2010 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 15 S Main St Ste 4, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

CRD#: 14869

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ

Past

March 2, 2010 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

VOORHEES, NJ

Past

September 2, 2008 - June 23, 2009

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 1, 2008 - June 23, 2009

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 12, 2008 - August 5, 2008

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 13, 2006 - November 13, 2007

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6940

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 11, 2006 - November 13, 2007

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 6940

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 2, 2005 - August 2, 2006

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

FAIR LAWN, NJ

Past

November 30, 2005 - August 2, 2006

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

FAIR LAWN, NJ

Past

May 21, 2004 - April 14, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 6555

SHREWSBURY, NJ

Past

May 14, 2004 - April 14, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

June 11, 2002 - May 12, 2003

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23988

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

Past

November 29, 1996 - August 1, 2000

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23988

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

Past

June 12, 1995 - November 21, 1996

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

September 8, 1993 - September 6, 1994

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16611

PORTLAND, OR

Past

July 28, 1992 - September 16, 1993

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 11, 1990 - June 19, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 15, 1989 - October 4, 1990

CHRIS SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 4453

Past

March 3, 1988 - April 25, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

August 28, 1986 - February 18, 1987

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 3036

Past

July 25, 1983 - July 21, 1986

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

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

Florida
(12/8/2016)

New Hampshire
(4/10/2025)

New Jersey
(1/21/2010)

IAR

New Jersey
(11/1/2021)

New York
(1/22/2010)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1993

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: 8/18/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/25/1983

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 7/22/1983

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/5/1998

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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John J. Crosby

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

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CHRIS SECURITIES INC.

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1996

Series 63

Date: 12/17/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1994

Series 6

Date: 7/25/1983

Series 22

Date: 7/22/1983

Series 24

Date: 1/5/1998

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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