Michael E. Hipson

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

HOUSTON, TX

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CRD#: 1687777

Professional summary

Michael Edward Hipson, who also goes by Mike Hipson, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Houston, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Hipson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 317245

HOUSTON, TX

Current

February 29, 2016 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 2000 S Dairy Ashford Ste 360, Houston, TX 77077

CRD#: 14869

Houston, TX

Past

February 29, 2016 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

Houston, TX

Past

September 12, 2012 - February 22, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

HOUSTON, TX

Past

September 4, 2012 - February 22, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

HOUSTON, TX

Past

December 20, 2005 - September 10, 2012

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

HOUSTON, TX

Past

August 12, 2003 - September 10, 2012

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 18, 2001 - September 4, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

January 7, 2000 - November 14, 2001

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

November 15, 1996 - December 31, 1999

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 833

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

February 2, 1989 - March 22, 1989

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

Past

February 2, 1989 - March 22, 1989

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

Past

October 16, 1987 - January 23, 1989

MFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18309

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

Massachusetts
(8/17/2017)

Oklahoma
(5/10/2023)

Oregon
(8/10/2021)

Texas
(2/29/2016)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/18/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/8/1996

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: 7/24/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/14/1996

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)

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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

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

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Michael E. Hipson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Edward Hipson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

MFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/18/2005

Series 63

Date: 11/8/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/24/2015

Series 6

Date: 11/14/1996

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

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