Wayne D. Schmidt

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

MANDEVILLE, LA

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CRD#: 1313631

Professional summary

Wayne David Schmidt is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Mandeville, Louisiana and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Wayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Wayne has worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * ADVANTAGE NETWORK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATIONS OF 401K PLANS; MANAGING PARTNER; START DATE=02/2006; HRS/MO=2; TRADING HRS/MO=8; PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATIONS FOR 401K PLANS * WAYNE D SCHMIDT LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS; OWNER/PRESIDENT; START DATE=11/2012; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=5; MANAGER AND MEMBER SALE OF LIFE, ANNUITIES AND INVESTMENTS * CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AND INDEX ANNUITIES; MANAGING PARTNER; START DATE=07/2013; HRS/MO=40; TRADING HRS/MO=40; SALES OF LIFE AND ANNUITIES * C, C & S LLC; 120-124 Lisa Ln, Mandeville LA 70448; non-inv rel; purchased a building to move into, will have rental income; Owner; start date=01/2017; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; landlord/tenant responsibilities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 317245

MANDEVILLE, LA

Current

March 16, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

Mandeville, LA

Past

March 20, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

Metairie, LA

Past

November 15, 2004 - February 17, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

METAIRIE, LA

Past

August 8, 2003 - February 17, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

METAIRIE, LA

Past

August 26, 2002 - June 20, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

METAIRIE, LA

Past

February 13, 1987 - June 20, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 13, 1987 - June 20, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

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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

Colorado
(7/23/2019)

Florida
(7/23/2019)

Louisiana
(3/20/2006)

IAR

Louisiana
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/8/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/12/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 1/6/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Wayne D. Schmidt

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

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/8/2002

Series 6

Date: 2/12/1987

Series 26

Date: 1/6/1999

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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