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John M. Riso

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CRD#: 1314711
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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John Michael Riso was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. John had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Windham Mountain Ski School; 19 Resort Dr, Windham NY 12496; non-inv rel; weekend and holiday ski instructor; Ski Instructor; start date=11/2015; hrs/mo=20; trading hrs/mo=0; instruct young skiiers on proper techniques * Real Estate Rentals; 5220 State Route 23, Windham NY 12496; non-inv rel; real estate rental; Owner; start date=11/2007; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; maintain property so that it can be rented * Park Avenue Realty LB; 162 Park Ave Ste 2, Long Beach NY 11561; non-inv rel; real estate sales; Real Estate Sales; start date=07/2019; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; list, sell and rent real estate

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
FREEPORT, NY
Past

June 9, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
Freeport, NY
Past

August 30, 2017 - October 10, 2025

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Freeport, NY
Past

June 20, 2016 - March 31, 2017

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
MINEOLA, NY
Past

February 15, 2011 - June 15, 2016

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
WESTBURY, NY
Past

July 28, 2009 - January 13, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

February 12, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

February 12, 2007 - January 23, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

November 26, 2001 - January 23, 2009

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
ISELIN, NJ
Past

November 16, 2001 - January 23, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ISELIN, NJ
Past

November 16, 2001 - January 23, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

February 5, 2001 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 2000 - November 15, 2000

NORTHRIDGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16467
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 19, 1989 - March 31, 2000

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 21, 1986 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

July 11, 1985 - February 19, 1986

NORBAY SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 5431
Past

October 29, 1984 - March 4, 1985

HEINER & STOCK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13974

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 10/23/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,506,548,514

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
07/27/2023

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245

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