Marshall A. Dearden

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

San Francisco, CA 94129

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CRD#: 1386138

Professional summary

Marshall Alan Dearden, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in San Francisco, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Marshall is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Marshall has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1999

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 38 Keyes Ave Ste 125, San Francisco, CA 94129

RIA

CRD#: 317245

San Francisco, CA

Current

January 7, 2019 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 38 Keyes Ave Ste 125, San Francisco, CA 94129

CRD#: 14869

San Francisco, CA

Past

January 7, 2019 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

August 31, 2018 - December 10, 2018

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Laurel, MD

Past

August 31, 2018 - December 10, 2018

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

LAUREL, MD

Past

April 17, 2012 - September 10, 2018

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

BETHESDA, MD

Past

April 17, 2012 - September 10, 2018

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

BETHESDA, MD

Past

August 18, 2008 - April 10, 2012

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17358

PIKESVILLE, MD

Past

August 13, 2008 - April 10, 2012

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17358

PIKESVILLE, MD

Past

September 17, 2007 - August 11, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

REISTERSTOWN, MD

Past

September 17, 2007 - August 11, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

REISTERSTOWN, MD

Past

May 12, 2005 - September 17, 2007

MERCANTILE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6784

REISTERSTOWN, MD

Past

June 7, 2004 - September 17, 2007

MERCANTILE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6784

REISTERSTOWN, MD

Past

October 31, 2003 - June 1, 2004

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

May 25, 1988 - October 31, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14035

BETHESDA, MD

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

California
(1/8/2019)

IAR

California
(11/1/2021)

Illinois
(4/28/2021)

Indiana
(9/24/2019)

Maryland
(11/24/2020)

IAR

Maryland
(11/1/2021)

Michigan
(5/21/2020)

Pennsylvania
(4/26/2021)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/21/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/11/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 57TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Securities Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 9/11/1999

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/21/1988

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 2/17/2000

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 1/14/2000

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 8/12/1999

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 (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (3/21/2026)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/21/2026)

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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Marshall A. Dearden

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

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

MERCANTILE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

MERCANTILE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/21/2007

Series 63

Date: 10/11/1991

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 57TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 55

Date: 9/11/1999

Series 7

Date: 5/21/1988

Series 53

Date: 2/17/2000

Series 4

Date: 1/14/2000

Series 24

Date: 8/12/1999

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

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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