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Mark E. Friese
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-3757
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CRD#: 2331825
MF
Professional summary
Mark Eugene Friese, who also goes by Mark E Friese, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Libertyville, Illinois and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Peoria, Illinois.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark E Friese
Other business activities
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FRIESE FINANCIAL ADVOCATES, INC.; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FIXED LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES; OWNER; START DATE=09/2011; HRS/MO=50; TRADING HRS/MO=50; FIXED INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES * Canvas Financial; same as branch; inv rel; new organization with AIC that combines six different firms that are already with AIC-shell DBA used for marketing and firm consolidation purposes; Agent; start date=08/2018; hrs/mo=200; trading hrs/mo=200; insurance agent and registered rep * FBP, LLC; same as branch; non-inv rel; LLC formed to own the real estate that has my office in it; Owner; start date=08/2019; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; manage real estate * ISI Investment Services; inv rel; same as branch; Advertising/Marketing; DBA/Corporate Name; start date=05/2023; hrs/mo=20; trading hrs/mo=20; No business transacted FFA Sports Management; non inv rel; same as branch; Marketing for financial services; Owner; start date=01/2024; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; Marketing for financial services. * Liberty Lake, LLC; inv rel; same as branch; LLC for Real Estate; Partner; start date=08/2025; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; manager of LLC to purchase water ski lake for recreational use
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 740 Florsheim Dr Ste 10, Libertyville, IL 60048-3757Office #2: 4930 N Executive Dr Ste B, Peoria, IL 61614RIA
CRD#: 317245
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Current
February 1, 2000 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 4930 N Executive Dr Ste B, Peoria, IL 61614Office #2: 740 Florsheim Dr Ste 10, Libertyville, IL 60048-3757BD
CRD#: 14869
Peoria, IL
Past
March 29, 2000 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
Hoffman Estates, IL
Past
December 8, 1993 - February 2, 2000
FOX & HENRY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10210
BURR RIDGE, IL
Past
July 13, 1993 - August 30, 1993
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
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(5/26/2023)
RR
Arizona(4/24/2000)
RR
Arkansas(1/10/2014)
RR
California(6/21/2005)
RR
Colorado(10/14/2016)
RR
Delaware(2/10/2023)
RR
Florida(9/28/2005)
RR
Georgia(8/6/2014)
RR
Illinois(2/1/2000)
IAR
Illinois(11/1/2021)
RR
Indiana(7/27/2015)
RR
Kansas(9/14/2021)
RR
Kentucky(6/12/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/18/2023)
RR
Maryland(7/3/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(5/29/2024)
RR
Michigan(2/1/2000)
RR
Minnesota(9/28/2005)
RR
Nevada(7/20/2011)
RR
New Jersey(10/11/2013)
RR
New York(5/5/2004)
RR
North Carolina(3/7/2023)
RR
Ohio(4/19/2000)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/26/2013)
RR
South Carolina(2/28/2020)
RR
Tennessee(1/13/2021)
RR
Texas(8/2/2017)
IAR
Texas(11/1/2021)
RR
Utah(3/5/2021)
RR
Washington(7/20/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(4/19/2000)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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
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 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 07/27/2023 |
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