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Christopher M. Pirtle

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
SILVER SPRINGS, MD 20910
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CRD#: 2128409
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Professional summary


Christopher Maurice Pirtle, who also goes by Chris Pirtle, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Silver Springs, Maryland and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Pirtle

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * FAIRFAX REALTY; 10770 COLUMBIA PIKE STE 250, SILVER SPRING MD 20901; NON-INV REL; REAL ESTATE SALES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; AGENT; START DATE=01/2000; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=0; PROPERTY SALES * PEAKE FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AGENCY; MANAGING DIRECTOR; START DATE=03/2003; HRS/MO=40; TRADING HRS/MO=40; MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS, EMPLOYEES, & CONTRACTED AGENTS * MELLON STREET INVESTMENT TRUST; SAME AS RESIDENCE; NON-INV REL; REAL ESTATE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT; PARTNER; START DATE=03/2013; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=0; MANAAGE TENANTS, IDENTIFY AND PURCHASE BUILDING/HOMES * Wellcentric Health Group Inc.; 5614 Connecticut, Washington DC 20015; non-inv rel; healthcare provider seeking to do business with the government of the District of Columbia-provide healthcare & pharmacy services for it's Managed Care Program; CEO/Chairman of Board; start date=09/2018; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=1; owner, CEO of Board

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8737 Colesville Rd Ste 705, Silver Springs, MD 20910
RIA
CRD#: 317245
SILVER SPRINGS, MD
Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 8737 Colesville Rd Ste 705, Silver Spring, MD 20910
BD
CRD#: 14869
SILVER SPRING, MD
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

June 13, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
SILVER SPRING, MD
Past

June 6, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
SILVER SPRING, MD
Past

February 14, 2001 - June 19, 2003

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 2000 - February 1, 2001

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 29, 2000 - February 1, 2001

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 29, 1995 - February 28, 2000

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 26, 1993 - February 28, 2000

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 2, 1991 - March 1, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 2, 1991 - March 1, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
(9/10/2014)
RR
California
(6/30/2006)
RR
Colorado
(6/9/2017)
RR
Delaware
(12/2/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/30/2006)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2006)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2006)
RR
Illinois
(1/28/2011)
RR
Indiana
(5/1/2019)
RR
Kansas
(2/20/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(4/14/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/30/2006)
IAR
Maryland
(11/1/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2006)
RR
Minnesota
(5/3/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(6/2/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(6/30/2006)
RR
New York
(6/30/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(4/11/2019)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/2/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/30/2006)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/8/2021)
RR
Texas
(12/2/2022)
IAR
Texas
(12/6/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/30/2006)
RR
Washington
(6/10/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/8/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/29/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

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
Cover Page
07/23/2024
07/27/2023

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245Silver Springs, MD 20910

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