JF

Joe B. Foster

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
DALLAS, TX 75252
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CRD#: 1966168
JF

Professional summary


Joe Brent Foster, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Joe is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Joe has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252
RIA
CRD#: 317245
DALLAS, TX
Current

September 29, 2000 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252
BD
CRD#: 14869
Dallas, TX
Past

September 29, 2000 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 3, 1994 - September 29, 2000

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 15, 1991 - December 31, 1993

SIGNAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15916
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

May 24, 1990 - June 4, 1991

CULLUM & SANDOW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15836
DALLAS, TX

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
Alabama
(3/24/2005)
RR
Arizona
(9/29/2000)
RR
Arkansas
(5/21/2001)
RR
California
(9/29/2000)
RR
Colorado
(6/5/2001)
RR
Florida
(10/20/2010)
RR
Georgia
(1/5/2009)
RR
Illinois
(1/29/2024)
RR
Kansas
(4/22/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(1/6/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(6/17/2020)
RR
Maine
(10/18/2022)
RR
Maryland
(11/7/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/11/2016)
RR
Michigan
(12/9/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(8/19/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(3/11/2011)
RR
Missouri
(10/21/2011)
RR
Nebraska
(8/20/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(1/31/2012)
RR
New York
(7/31/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/30/2016)
RR
Ohio
(5/29/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/6/2013)
RR
Oregon
(5/1/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/6/2009)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/20/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(10/17/2018)
RR
Texas
(9/29/2000)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/29/2005)
RR
Washington
(5/1/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 317245Dallas, TX 75252

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