Shawn H. Foster

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

DALLAS, TX 75252

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CRD#: 1975391

Professional summary

Shawn Hamilton Foster, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Shawn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Shawn has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 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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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

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

April 2, 2009 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252

CRD#: 14869

Dallas, TX

Past

January 13, 2012 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

July 8, 2004 - March 31, 2009

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

PLANO, TX

Past

November 8, 2001 - June 21, 2004

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

January 3, 1994 - September 29, 2000

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

February 11, 1992 - December 31, 1993

SIGNAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15916

FORT WORTH, TX

Past

August 28, 1989 - December 31, 1991

CULLUM & SANDOW SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15836

DALLAS, TX

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

Alabama
(8/18/2014)

Arizona
(10/13/2021)

California
(9/4/2024)

Colorado
(12/9/2024)

Florida
(1/25/2022)

Maryland
(12/9/2024)

Michigan
(12/9/2024)

New Mexico
(12/9/2024)

New York
(12/9/2024)

Oklahoma
(4/2/2009)

Texas
(4/2/2009)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2021)

Virginia
(11/30/2011)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/12/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/29/1989

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: 2/19/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/24/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 4/24/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal 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 (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (3/21/2026)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/21/2026)

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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Shawn H. Foster

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Shawn Hamilton Foster's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SIGNAL SECURITIES, INC.

CULLUM & SANDOW SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/12/2011

Series 63

Date: 8/29/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/19/1998

Series 6

Date: 8/24/1989

Series 26

Date: 4/24/2006

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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