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Jerry D. Carpenter

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
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CRD#: 1681094
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Professional summary

Jerry Dean Carpenter JR, who also goes by Jerry Dean Carpenter, Dean Carpenter, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jerry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Jerry has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jerry Dean Carpenter | Dean Carpenter

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Jerry Dean Carpenter JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 312 Rensselaer Ave Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28203
RIA
CRD#: 317245
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

November 18, 2013 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 312 Rensselaer Ave Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28203
BD
CRD#: 14869
Charlotte, NC
Past

November 26, 2013 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 31, 2011 - November 19, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 6, 2011 - November 19, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 22, 2001 - July 22, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 31, 2000 - July 22, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 25, 1993 - February 15, 2001

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 22, 1987 - January 5, 1993

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA

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
(5/26/2015)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2016)
RR
Georgia
(11/18/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(11/18/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/1/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(11/18/2013)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/17/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/12/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/19/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/21/2026)
AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (3/21/2026)
AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (3/21/2026)
GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)
GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)
CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (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
Report
07/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245Charlotte, NC 28203

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