David E. Small

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

West Chester, PA 19380

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CRD#: 2004483

Professional summary

David Eric Small is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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; *CONDOMINIUM RENTAL IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; APT D-205 LAS BRISAS, JUAN DOLIO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; NON-INV REL; RENTAL OF VACATION PROPERTY; JOINT OWNER WITH WIFE; START DATE=07/2010; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=1; SUPPORT POSITION FOR WIFE MERCEDES WHO WILL PRIMARILY RUN THE BUSINESS

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1255 Bowman Ave, West Chester, PA 19380

RIA

CRD#: 317245

West Chester, PA

Current

October 31, 2003 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

September 30, 2004 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

EXTON, PA

Past

April 29, 2002 - September 30, 2004

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14035

FORT WASHINGTON, PA

Past

November 21, 1989 - October 31, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14035

BETHESDA, MD

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

California
(10/31/2003)

Delaware
(10/31/2003)

Florida
(3/17/2025)

Georgia
(1/10/2022)

Missouri
(11/2/2004)

New Jersey
(10/31/2003)

New York
(10/31/2003)

Oregon
(10/31/2003)

Pennsylvania
(10/31/2003)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/29/1990

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: 11/18/1989

General Securities Representative 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 (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (9/19/2025)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

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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David E. Small

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Eric Small's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/29/1990

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/18/1989

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

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