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Paul L. Schneider

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Rockville, MD 20852
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CRD#: 2613402
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Professional summary


Paul Louis Schneider, who also goes by Paul Schneider, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Rockville, Maryland and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Rockville, Maryland.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Paul has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Paul Schneider

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 * VECTOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC; 4031 UNIVERSITY DR STE 100, FAIRFAX VA 22030; INV REL; BUSINESS CONSULTING; MANAGING DIRECTOR; START DATE=07/2009; HRS/MO=40; TRADING HRS/MO=40; PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, RISK MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS CONSULTING & MANAGE THE FIRM * ACACIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE=09/2008; HRS/MO=120; TRADING HRS/MO=80; SALES * Vector Recovery Group, LLC dba Vector Analytics; 4031 University Dr Ste 100, Fairfax VA 22030; non-inv rel; consulting and financial analysis pursuant to small business clients on performance management; Managing Director; start date=11/2006; hrs/mo=16; trading hrs/mo=16; help small businesses purchase other small businesses, help determine value of business for sale, help small businesses develop performance management systems

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 208, Rockville, MD 20852
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Rockville, MD
Current

December 8, 2008 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 208, Rockville, MD 20852
BD
CRD#: 14869
Rockville, MD
Past

March 4, 2009 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
Fairfax, VA

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
Colorado
(3/12/2013)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/8/2008)
RR
Florida
(12/8/2008)
RR
Kentucky
(12/6/2011)
RR
Maryland
(12/8/2008)
IAR
Maryland
(11/1/2021)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2022)
RR
Virginia
(12/11/2008)
IAR
Virginia
(11/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/10/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 317245Rockville, MD 20852

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