Jerry D. Carpenter

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 1681094

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.

Question & Answer

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.

LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * Carpenter Timber LLC; same as residence; non-inv rel; Loblolly Pine Tree Famr that will be planted in 2019 and harvested in 2033; Owner; start date=10/2018; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; oversee planting of trees and future harvest * Carpenter Real Estate; same as branch; non-inv rel; own office space and rent to tenant; Owner; start date=10/2019; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; look for rental property * Century Investment Club (CIC); 3700 Country Club Dr, Gastonia NC 28056; inv rel; stock club; Member; start date=09/2020; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; listen at meetings and respond to stocks * Carpenter Group Inc/DBA CGI Benefits; same as branch; inv rel; group health, life, dental DI benefits; Owner/President; start date=05/1987; hrs/mo=120; trading hrs/mo=90; sales and servicing of group dental benefit products

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

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

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.

CRD#: 14251

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

February 22, 2001 - July 22, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

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

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

June 22, 1987 - January 5, 1993

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

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".

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

California
(5/26/2015)

Florida
(8/25/2016)

Georgia
(11/18/2013)

North Carolina
(11/18/2013)

IAR

North Carolina
(11/1/2021)

South Carolina
(11/18/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/4/1994

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/17/1987

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: 12/12/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/19/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

David Thompson

SPARTA WEALTH PARTNERS

IAR

CHARLOTTE, NC

Jon Hoyle

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Charlotte, NC

Andrew Digirolamo

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Charlotte, NC

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Jerry D. Carpenter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/4/1994

Series 63

Date: 7/17/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/12/2000

Series 6

Date: 6/19/1987

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

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors