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Todd P. Claypool

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CRD#: 1815124
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Professional summary


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Todd Paul Claypool was a registered financial professional .

Todd is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Todd had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 2, 2021 - November 29, 2023

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

October 22, 2021 - November 29, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
SPOKANE, WA
Past

February 26, 2021 - October 28, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SPOKANE, WA
Past

September 22, 2016 - December 4, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
SPOKANE VLY, WA
Past

September 9, 2016 - December 4, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
SPOKANE VLY, WA
Past

March 16, 2015 - July 13, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 4, 2015 - July 13, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SPOKANE, WA
Past

October 9, 2009 - February 4, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SPOKANE, WA
Past

September 10, 2009 - February 4, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 4, 2008 - August 26, 2009

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
SPOKANE, WA
Past

March 4, 2008 - August 26, 2009

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
SPOKANE, WA
Past

December 10, 2002 - February 6, 2008

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
SPOKANE, WA
Past

June 2, 1998 - October 30, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

November 20, 1997 - June 1, 1998

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 18, 1991 - December 1, 1997

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 22, 1988 - December 31, 1990

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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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
07/23/2024
07/27/2023

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245

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