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Keith M. Gillies
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
LAPLACE, LA 70068
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CRD#: 1250689
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Professional summary
Keith Michael Gillies, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Laplace, Louisiana and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Laplace, Louisiana.
Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Keith has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Licensed as an Independent Insurance Agent to sell fixed insurance products * RP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; BUSINESS OWNS THE BUILDING IN WHICH MY OFFICE IS HOUSED; MEMBER; START DATE=08/2005; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=0; OVERSEEING THE BUSINESS' FINANCIALS * THE PENSION CENTER, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; ENTITY USED TO OPERATE PENSION CENTER IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; PARTNER; START DATE=2/2013; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=20; MANAGING AGENCY * WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; AGENCY NAME; PRESIDENT; START DATE=3/2013; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=20; MANAGING THE AGENCY * UNITED WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; THIS ENTITY HOLDS THE INSURANCE CONTRACTS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF WEALTH SOLUTIONS (KEITH GILLIES), WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP (MARK CECIL), UNITED PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS (KIM ALLEN)-ENTITY IS USED TO AFFILIATE OUR EXISTING BUSINESSES; CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; START DATE=01/2014; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=3; MANAGING THE NEGOTIATIONS OF CONTRACTS WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE MANAGEMENT AND ACQUISITION OF OTHER PRACTICES OF SIMILAR NATURE * ASHAR GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; IF A CLIENT WISHES TO LAPSE OR SURRENDER A NON-VUL CONTRACT, LIFE SETTLEMENT IS AN OPTION; AGENT; START DATE=07/2012; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=1; INTRODUCING THE CLIENT TO THE FIRM, ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND ASSISTING THE CLIENT WITH UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS * The AFP Group, LLC; 602 Sawyer St Ste 120, Houston TX 77007; inv rel; insurance agency; member; start date=11/2015; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=8; general agent * Keith M Gillies; same as residence; non-inv rel; finished a book on success titled The 10 C's of Success-how to achieve success by looking at life as a journey; Owner; start date=07/2017; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; author-funding the project, but all proceeds go to charity (The Miracle League) * The Acacia Group; 3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 830, Metairie LA 70001; inv rel; Ameritas agency; Member; start date=01/2018; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=2; wholly owned agency of United Wealth Advisors Group * Sallie Mae; 3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 830, Metairie LA 70002; non-inv rel; referral agency to Sallie Mae for student loans (they will provide marketing and educational support to help people fund college); Marketing Partner; start date=06/2019; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=5; receive the funds from Sallie Mae based upon terms of agreement with Sallie Mae->Sallie Mae Funds segregated in our accounting system->offer scholarships to students with the provision that the grant will be made to the school for the student, or along rules the institution requires for such grants (scholarships will be awarded based upon financial need as well as merit based factors, disinterested parties will assist in awarding scholarships) * Skyfall Timber Holdings, LLC; same as branch; non-inv rel; 94-acre tract that I will operate as a tree farm/hunting property; Managing Member; start date=01/2021; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; overseeing the property with my two sons * Engaged Learning Strategies, Inc; non inv rel; 610 Belle Terre Blvd, La Place, LA 70068; Provide education resources to under-served and at-risk students; Officer; start date=08/2023; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; Serve as Secretary and add to the strategic planning for the group
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1994
Experience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 610 Belle Terre Blvd, Laplace, LA 70068Office #2: 204 Executive Ct Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72205Office #3: 3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1500, Metairie, LA 70002RIA
CRD#: 317245
LAPLACE, LA
Current
June 30, 2006 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 610 Belle Terre Blvd, Laplace, LA 70068Office #2: 3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1500, Metairie, LA 70002Office #3: 204 Executive Ct Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72205BD
CRD#: 14869
LAPLACE, LA
Past
June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
PATERSON, LA
Past
October 11, 2002 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14646
LAPLACE, LA
Past
February 16, 2000 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
LAPLACE, LA
Past
December 14, 1994 - February 23, 2000
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past
April 26, 1988 - January 12, 1995
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
May 25, 1984 - May 3, 1988
OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7360
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
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.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
Alabama(10/31/2007)
RR
Arkansas(1/3/2013)
IAR
Arkansas(11/1/2021)
RR
California(1/31/2017)
RR
Colorado(5/2/2023)
RR
Delaware(3/18/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(3/21/2017)
RR
Florida(6/8/2007)
RR
Georgia(1/31/2017)
RR
Idaho(4/12/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/7/2016)
RR
Indiana(2/7/2011)
RR
Louisiana(6/30/2006)
IAR
Louisiana(11/1/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(4/26/2022)
RR
Michigan(5/4/2023)
RR
Mississippi(1/24/2007)
RR
Missouri(4/19/2017)
RR
Nebraska(6/28/2012)
RR
Nevada(8/18/2020)
RR
New York(8/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina(9/29/2015)
RR
Ohio(10/24/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/9/2020)
RR
South Carolina(1/31/2017)
RR
Tennessee(1/28/2025)
RR
Texas(6/30/2006)
IAR
Texas(7/14/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/31/2017)
RR
Washington(4/26/2022)
RR
Wyoming(5/22/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
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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
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 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 07/27/2023 |
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