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Michael W. Bruin
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Canton, OH 44718
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CRD#: 1779302
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Professional summary
Michael William Bruin, who also goes by Mike Bruin, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Canton, Ohio and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Canton, Ohio.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Bruin
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * BRS GROUP D.B.A. BENEFIT RELATED SERVICES; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AGENCY THAT SELLS AND PLACES HEALTH CARE ON A GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS, LIFE INSURANCE AND OTHER TRADITIONAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS; MEMBER; START DATE=04/1995; HRS/MO=40; TRADING HRS/MO=30; TAKE CARE OF ALL FINANCIAL SERVICE PRODUCTS FOR THE AGENCY ALONG WITH MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL ACCOUNTING FOR THE COMPANY, INDIVIDUAL LIFE SALES FOR THE OFFICE, HELPING IN THE RELATIONSHIPS BUILDING WITH ALL THE GROUP CLIENTS * SKYLINE OF MADEIRA BEACH LAND TRUST; 13999 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH FL 33708; NON-INV REL; VACATION BEACH RENTAL PROPERTY; TRUSTEE OF THE LAND TRUST; START DATE=03/2010; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=0; OVERSEE THE RENTAL MANAGER * BRUHOUSE REALTY LLC; 1454 WILKSHIRE CIR SW N, CANTON OH 44720; NON-INV REL; HOLDS REAL ESTATE PROPERTY USED AS A RENTAL; OWNER; START DATE=11/2011; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=0; LANDLORD * Y&T Club of St. Petes Beach; 9495 Blind Pass Dr Unit 704, St. Petes Beach FL 33706; non-inv rel; real estate property in Floride-12 month rental that my wife and I own; Owner; start date=1; trading hrs/mo=0; landlord
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3988 Miles Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718RIA
CRD#: 317245
Canton, OH
Current
October 1, 2004 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 3988 Miles Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718BD
CRD#: 14869
Canton, OH
Past
September 26, 2019 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
CANTON, OH
Past
March 19, 2004 - October 4, 2004
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 4806
CANTON, OH
Past
May 14, 1992 - June 5, 1996
UNUM SALES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5406
PORTLAND, ME
Past
April 6, 1992 - October 4, 2004
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 10, 1988 - April 3, 1992
GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4882
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
Alabama(11/26/2024)
RR
Arizona(3/18/2019)
RR
California(10/5/2020)
RR
Colorado(2/27/2013)
RR
Florida(6/15/2009)
RR
Georgia(3/21/2024)
RR
Illinois(2/3/2015)
RR
Indiana(9/26/2018)
RR
Michigan(11/7/2018)
RR
Minnesota(1/3/2019)
RR
Missouri(3/31/2023)
RR
Nevada(4/18/2017)
RR
North Carolina(10/16/2013)
RR
Ohio(10/1/2004)
IAR
Ohio(11/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/1/2004)
RR
South Carolina(3/8/2019)
RR
Tennessee(6/24/2020)
RR
Texas(6/20/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/20/2022)
RR
Virginia(4/7/2022)
RR
West Virginia(8/29/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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