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Louis M. Pugliese

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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CRD#: 1604790
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Professional summary


Louis Michael Pugliese, who also goes by Louis M Pulgiese, is a registered financial professional currently at AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Louis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Louis has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Louis M Pulgiese

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 28, 2004 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 1460 Route 9 N Ste 210, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
BD
CRD#: 14869
Woodbridge, NJ
Past

January 15, 2003 - February 25, 2004

LACONIA CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104027
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 2002 - November 5, 2002

THOMAS FLETCHER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43675
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2000 - September 4, 2001

FCG ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40633
CHATHAM, NJ
Past

November 24, 1998 - February 25, 2000

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25644
CHATHAM, NJ
Past

January 16, 1998 - October 23, 1998

WILLIAM SCOTT & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 14979
UNION, NJ
Past

January 17, 1996 - December 1, 1997

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21111
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 12, 1993 - December 19, 1995

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

March 18, 1992 - July 22, 1992

GILFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8076
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 15, 1991 - January 29, 1992

HIGHLANDER CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19074
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

June 29, 1989 - September 6, 1989

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 4, 1989 - June 27, 1989

SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14799
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 1, 1989 - April 8, 1989

MONMOUTH INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14047
Past

January 1, 1988 - March 10, 1989

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14670
Past

February 26, 1987 - January 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

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California
(10/22/2021)
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Connecticut
(9/20/2023)
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Delaware
(2/3/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/5/2020)
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Georgia
(6/29/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/28/2018)
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Massachusetts
(12/8/2011)
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New Jersey
(1/28/2004)
RR
New York
(1/28/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(4/6/2015)
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Pennsylvania
(9/18/2020)
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Rhode Island
(11/26/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(2/26/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(8/11/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/13/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES | THE ADVISORS GROUP (TAG) | SOWER SECURITIES CORP. | BLN INVESTMENT CORP. | AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP. | AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP | AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPLANY, LLC | AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869 / SEC#: 801-undefined, 8-31296

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5900 "o" Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Mailing Address
Po Box 5507, Lincoln, NE 68505-0507
Phone number
(800) 335-9858
Established
Nebraska since 04/10/1984
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (9/16/2021)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP.BENEFICIAL OWNER
BEASLEY, RYAN CHARLESMEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS2943009
BERTHOLD, RICHARD AARONVICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS4433172
BIEL, ROLLIN LYNNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5101711
HALVERSON, KELLY JAYMEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS7977580
KINSELLA, MATTHEW JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217108
KORTE, BRENT FRAZIERMEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS4808103
ROBSON, JEREMY MICHAELPRESIDENT AND MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS4147931
SCHUBAUER, TYLER JOSEPHCORPORATE SECRETARY6392775
SHERFFIUS, MARIA ELIZABETHSECOND VICE PRESIDENT - COMPLIANCE OFFICER2726500
WU, MICHELE XIAOMINGMEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS7863936

Disclosures


Regulatory Event21
Arbitration2

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Company Information


AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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