Scott Vernon Payden
Professional Summary
Scott Vernon Payden is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Richfield, Ohio and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Richfield, Ohio. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Years of Experience
42 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Contact Information
Main Address
5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510Phone Number
(800) 335-9858# of Employees
797SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.
Documents
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
45,299AUM (Assets Under Management)
$13,746,443,625Accountant 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 |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(8/15/2024)
(3/1/2022)
(6/30/2006)
(10/21/2016)
(2/29/2016)
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(8/25/2006)
(6/30/2006)
(4/24/2015)
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(6/30/2006)
(1/2/2015)
(6/20/2012)
(3/17/2021)
(8/25/2006)
(10/8/2020)
(6/30/2006)
(11/1/2021)
(10/7/2019)
(6/30/2006)
(6/14/2013)
(4/4/2011)
(3/13/2008)
(9/21/2010)
(9/9/2009)
(1/15/2016)
(1/21/2026)
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Exams
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Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed Nov 1984About the Series 6 examSRO Registrations
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