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Ricky Wayne Small

CRD# 1453704·Registered 1986 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Ricky is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Ricky Wayne Small, who also goes by R W Small, Rick W Small, Rick Small, Ricky Small, was a registered financial advisor. Ricky was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1986 - 2024. Ricky had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

R W Small, Rick W Small, Rick Small, Ricky Small

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 317245
RIA
Lincoln, NE
November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
RIA
Lincoln, NE
October 6, 2014 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Lincoln, NE
October 6, 2014 - December 31, 2024
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
RIA
Lincoln, NE
August 8, 2011 - April 12, 2013
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
Lincoln, NE
July 19, 2011 - April 12, 2013
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
RIA
Lincoln, NE
January 19, 2007 - August 1, 2011
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Lincoln, NE
March 8, 2000 - August 1, 2011
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Lincoln, NE
February 11, 1998 - February 8, 2000
AFD, INC.·CRD# 34047
BD
Northbrook, IL
January 11, 1996 - February 18, 1999
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Lavista, NE
January 3, 1995 - September 29, 1995
MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13092
BD
Westlake Village, CA
April 15, 1992 - December 31, 1994
ACCUTRADE INC.·CRD# 13564
BD
Bellevue, NE
May 20, 1991 - March 4, 1992
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
St. Louis, MO
February 19, 1986 - May 22, 1991

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Current Firm

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Phone Number

(800) 335-9858

# of Employees

797

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

45,299

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,746,443,625

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025Cover PageReport
07/23/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * InSource Financial Advisors; same as branch; inv rel; insurance; Agent; start date=07/2019; hrs/mo=160; trading hrs/mo=160; meet with clients to assess their insurance and investment needs and recommend products and services to those needs

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1991About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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