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Paul M. Lawless

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Boca Raton, FL 33432
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CRD#: 1417030
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Paul Michael LawlessAMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Paul Michael Lawless, who also goes by Paul M Lawless, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Paul M Lawless

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.
LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * HARRIS-HERSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD; 1647 BARCLAY BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089; INV REL; CLIENT SEEKS TO SELL HIS LIFE INSURANCE POLICY-LIFE SETTLEMENT; BROKER/AGENT; START DATE=08/2010; HRS/MO=0; TRADING HRS/MO=0; EXECUTE PAPERWORK WITH CLIENT TO BE FORWARDED TO HARRIS-HERSH * LAWLESS, EDWARDS AND WARREN-WEALTH MANAGEMENT; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; LLC FORMED FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIC AND AMERITAS; PARTNER; START DATE=06/1994; HRS/MO=250; TRADING HRS/MO=250; CORP-RECEIVES COMMISSIONS AND PAYS SALARIES TO PAUL LAWLESS & STAFF * Lord Management Corporation; 1712 Pioneer Ave Ste 1739, Cheyenne WY 82001; non-inv rel; analytical and quantitative methods for businesses in Luxury Real Estate, Aircraft and Marine industries-acting as manager for business entities; President; start date=10/2014; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; annual compliance, recording and reporting of activities, document execution and managerial direction * PTRN 107 Holdings, LLC; inv rel; 3651 Lindell Rd, Ste 852, Las Vegas, NV 89103; Professional Investment Management; Member; start date=12/2022; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; 99% owner, no duties * CIG Companies, LLC; non inv rel; 603 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786; Board Services; Director; start date=05/2024; hrs/mo=80; trading hrs/mo=40; General advisory board input and interactions on business direction. * Dixie C & S; non inv rel; 4379 Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334; Concrete Forming, Scaffolding, Building Materials, etc.; Consultant; start date=05/2024; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=5; Assist in preparation and presentation of Asset/Business sale-compilation, negotiation & completion of purchase and sale process to finality * Park Avenue Financial Group; 18 W 18th St 6th Floor, New York NY 10011; non-inv rel; specializes in the business of financial innovation, specifically in the design, execution and protection of innovative first-generation financial solutions tailored to conform to rules-based constraints in law, accounting, regulation, tax, credit ratings and market conventions; Referral; start date=08/2024; hrs/mo=4; trading hrs/mo=0; referral source for clients to assist them with income and estate tax savings via consultation with Park Avenue Financial's legal and accounting team-I will be compensated via referral fee

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1877 S Federal Highway Ste 210, Boca Raton, FL 33432
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Boca Raton, FL
Current

October 31, 2003 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 1877 South Federal Highway Ste 210, Boca Raton, FL 33432
BD
CRD#: 14869
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 30, 2004 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 15, 1995 - September 30, 2004

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14035
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 15, 1995 - October 31, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

June 22, 1994 - November 21, 1995

SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11039
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

November 7, 1985 - June 24, 1994

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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


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
California
(10/31/2003)
RR
Connecticut
(12/22/2010)
RR
Delaware
(7/29/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/5/2026)
RR
Florida
(10/31/2003)
IAR
Florida
(11/1/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/31/2003)
RR
Hawaii
(8/12/2009)
RR
Illinois
(10/31/2003)
RR
Indiana
(10/1/2008)
RR
Kansas
(7/1/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(10/14/2021)
RR
Michigan
(10/31/2003)
RR
Mississippi
(10/7/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(11/15/2022)
RR
Nevada
(12/14/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/31/2003)
RR
New York
(10/31/2003)
RR
North Carolina
(6/29/2007)
RR
Ohio
(10/31/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/31/2003)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/24/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/31/2003)
RR
Tennessee
(11/4/2021)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2003)
IAR
Texas
(7/15/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/31/2003)
RR
Wyoming
(6/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/11/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/21/2026)

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#: 317245Boca Raton, FL 33432

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