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Mark A. Ricklefs
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Andover, KS 67002
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CRD#: 1764756
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Professional summary
Mark Allan Ricklefs, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Andover, Kansas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Andover, Kansas.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * CENTRAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF WICHITA; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FINANCIAL SERVICES; MANAGER; START DATE=11/2008; HRS/MO=150; TRADING HRS/MO=140; MARKET FINANCIAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC * AVACAR FINANCIAL; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; GENERAL INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; START DATE=03/2011; HRS/MO=12; TRADING HRS/MO=12; GENERAL SALES * KLENDA AUSTERMAN LAW FIRM; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; EXPERT WITNESS ON A LIFE INSURANCE ERRORS & OMMISSIONS CLAIM; EXPERT WITNESS; START DATE=04/2012; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=0; RESEARCH ON THE AGENT'S ROLL AND RESPONSIBILITY TO HIS COMPANY AND THE ERRORS & OMMISSIONS COMPANY, MAY HAVE TO TESTIFY IF IT GOES TO TRIAL * MADDEN AND ORSI LAW FIRM; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; EXPERT WITNESS REPORT FOR CASE INVOLVING PROPERTY & CASUALTY CLAIM; EXPERT WITNESS; START DATE=10/2012; HRS/MO=4; TRADING HRS/MO=0; EXPERT WITNESS REPORTS FOR LAW FIRM * Ameritas Financial Center; same as branch; inv rel; financial services; District General Agent; start date=01/2020; hrs/mo=60; trading hrs/mo=10; District General Agent overrides and commissions * Envision Wealth Management; same as branch; inv rel; wealth management; Agent; start date=01/2024; hrs/mo=160; trading hrs/mo=80; marketing products through financial planning
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1996
Experience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1400 Terradyne Dr Ste 219, Andover, KS 67002RIA
CRD#: 317245
Andover, KS
Current
January 2, 2009 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 1400 Terradyne Dr Ste 219, Andover, KS 67002BD
CRD#: 14869
ANDOVER, KS
Past
January 16, 2009 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past
December 16, 1987 - June 19, 2008
FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 5309
WICHITA, KS
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
Colorado(2/10/2012)
RR
Illinois(5/31/2011)
RR
Iowa(11/11/2014)
RR
Kansas(1/2/2009)
IAR
Kansas(11/1/2021)
RR
Minnesota(1/3/2017)
RR
Missouri(2/10/2012)
RR
Oklahoma(1/15/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/12/2019)
RR
Texas(8/19/2011)
IAR
Texas(7/14/2023)
RR
Vermont(3/7/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245Andover, KS 67002TRUST BUT VERIFY
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