Randal W. Studer

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Naples, FL

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CRD#: 1446083

Professional summary

Randal William Studer, who also goes by Randy Studer, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Naples, Florida and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Naples, Florida.

Randal is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Randal has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Randy Studer

Other business activities

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CENTRAL FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS FL BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES; AGENT; START DATE=09/1996; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=5; INSURANCE & SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE * Central Financial Services; same as branch; inv rel; life insurance; Owner; start date=10/2019; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=10; sales and servicing of life insurance

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Naples, FL

Current

August 15, 1996 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #2: 2010 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240

CRD#: 14869

NAPLES, FL

Past

June 11, 1999 - July 11, 2011

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

W DES MOINES, IA

Past

January 3, 1994 - August 19, 1996

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

March 23, 1990 - December 31, 1993

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

CRD#: 249

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 27, 1986 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

CRD#: 60

KANSAS CITY, MO

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

Arizona
(1/3/2011)

Colorado
(10/7/2004)

Florida
(4/21/2011)

IAR

Florida
(10/11/2024)

Iowa
(8/15/1996)

IAR

Iowa
(10/14/2024)

Texas
(7/22/2022)

Virginia
(2/2/2011)

Wisconsin
(8/3/2022)

Wyoming
(7/22/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/17/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/1/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/24/1986

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 1/15/1988

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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Randal W. Studer

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

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/17/1999

Series 63

Date: 2/6/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/1/1999

Series 6

Date: 1/24/1986

Series 26

Date: 1/15/1988

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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