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Samuel S. Nelson-archer

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Bellaire, TX 77401
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CRD#: 2586538
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Professional summary


Samuel Scott Nelson-archer, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Samuel Scott Nelsonarcher, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Bellaire, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Bellaire, Texas.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Samuel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel Scott Nelsonarcher

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.
MD FINANCIAL SERVICES; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FIXED INSURANCE; PRESIDENT; START DATE=11/2000; HRS/MO=150; TRADING HRS/MO=150; INSURANCE BUSINESS * MDDISABILITYQUOTES.COM; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON DI FOR PHYSICIANS; AGENT; START DATE=03/2012; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=5; ADMINISTER THE WEB SITE AND SELL DISABILITY INSURANCE * MDFS PHYSICIANS NETWORK; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE PHYSICIANS WITH GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL RELATED TOPICS AND CONDUCT FIXED INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; START DATE=12/2010; HRS/MO=2; TRADING HRS/MO=0; INSURANCE AGENT * AMERICAN BAR INSURANCE PLAN CONSULTANTS; SAME AS BRANCH; INV-REL; MARKET FIXED INSURANCE TO ATTORNEYS; AGENT; START DATE=12/2013; HRS/MO=3; TRADING HRS/MO=0; FIXED INSURANCE AGENT * DOCTOR AND SURGEON BENEFIT NETWORK LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE PHYSICIANS WITH GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL RELATED TOPICS; GOVERNING MANAGER; START DATE=12/2010; HRS/MO=2; TRADING HRS/MO=0; KEEP ASSOCIATION BOOKS AND RECORDS AND SEND INFORMATION TO PHYSICIANS * Crisp Advisory; 4447 E Thorn Tree Dr, Cave Creek AZ 85331; non-inv rel; selling disability insurance; Agent; start date=02/2019; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=3; selling disability insurance along with term life * Southeast Financial Services; same as branch; inv rel; agency; Agent; start date=01/2020; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=5; life and disability business * The Charter Condo Rental; 120 Offerson Unitl 1160, Beaver Creek, CO 81620; non-inv rel; Condo handled as a hotel when we are not there; Owner; start date=11/2021; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; None

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5555 West Loop S Ste 500, Bellaire, TX 77401
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Bellaire, TX
Current

March 29, 2010 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 5555 West Loop S Ste 500, Bellaire, TX 77401
BD
CRD#: 14869
Bellaire, TX
Past

April 7, 2010 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

March 2, 2005 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 6, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 1, 1997 - May 11, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 1, 1997 - May 11, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 10, 1996 - October 1, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 15, 1995 - June 18, 1996

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Arizona
(5/29/2013)
RR
Colorado
(6/21/2010)
IAR
Colorado
(11/1/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/28/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/10/2016)
RR
Michigan
(8/1/2012)
RR
Texas
(3/29/2010)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/21/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/12/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/13/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 317245Bellaire, TX 77401

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