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Thomas E. Rankin
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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CRD#: 1480252
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Professional summary
Thomas Earl Rankin, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Rankin, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Tom Rankin
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * ARIZONA ADVISORS; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; SALES OF NON-SECURITIES RELATED FINANCIAL PRODUCTS; OWNER AND MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE=10/2005; HRS/MO=160; TRADING HRS/MO=160; SALES OF NON-SECURITIES RELATED FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM CARE * TIME2BUY, LLC; SAME AS RESIDENCE; NON-INV REL; HOLDING COMPANY ESTABLISHED TO OWN MY BUSINESS INTEREST IN ARIZONA ADVISORS, FACILITATE THE PURCHASES & SALES OF HOROLOGICAL & OTHER RESALE ITEMS; OWNER; START DATE=01/1985; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=8; ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH OWNERSHIP OF ARIZONA ADVISORS, PURCHASE AND SALE OF PREDOMINATELY HOROLOGICAL RELATED ITEMS * Time2Buy, LLC/Rental Property; same as residence; non-inv rel; residential rental property; Property Owner; start date=01/2020; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; no duties-my spouse handles management of property
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2122 E Highland Ave Ste 260, Phoenix, AZ 85016RIA
CRD#: 317245
Phoenix, AZ
Current
October 31, 2003 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 2122 E Highland Ave Ste 260, Phoenix, AZ 85016BD
CRD#: 14869
Phoenix, AZ
Past
September 30, 2004 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past
January 14, 2002 - September 30, 2004
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
April 3, 1986 - October 31, 2003
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alabama(6/27/2019)
RR
Arizona(10/31/2003)
IAR
Arizona(11/1/2021)
RR
California(10/31/2003)
RR
Colorado(10/31/2003)
RR
Florida(10/31/2003)
RR
Georgia(6/27/2019)
RR
Idaho(8/24/2009)
RR
Illinois(1/26/2009)
RR
Kentucky(6/27/2019)
RR
Maryland(6/27/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(6/27/2019)
RR
Michigan(6/27/2019)
RR
Minnesota(6/27/2019)
RR
Missouri(6/27/2019)
RR
Montana(6/27/2019)
RR
Nebraska(6/27/2019)
RR
Nevada(6/27/2019)
RR
New Jersey(6/27/2019)
RR
New York(10/31/2003)
RR
North Carolina(1/21/2021)
RR
Ohio(10/31/2003)
RR
Oklahoma(10/12/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/8/2022)
RR
Tennessee(6/27/2019)
RR
Texas(3/18/2019)
IAR
Texas(11/1/2021)
RR
Vermont(8/2/2012)
RR
Virginia(6/27/2019)
RR
Washington(8/5/2010)
RR
Wisconsin(6/27/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
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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
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 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 07/27/2023 |
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