Francis L. Woods
Professional summary
Francis Lawrence Woods IV, who also goes by Chip Woods, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Carmel, Indiana and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Carmel, Indiana.
Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Francis has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 11595 N Meridian St Ste 870, Carmel, IN 46032February 6, 2009 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 11595 N. Meridian St. Suite 870, Carmel, IN 46032February 11, 2009 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
June 11, 1999 - February 6, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
April 4, 1996 - February 6, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(4/17/2009)
(8/28/2015)
(3/16/2018)
(9/6/2019)
(2/6/2009)
(10/14/2015)
(11/29/2012)
(2/6/2009)
(2/6/2009)
(11/1/2021)
(2/2/2015)
(8/25/2025)
(5/11/2009)
(6/15/2020)
(2/6/2009)
(7/17/2025)
(11/20/2013)
(3/9/2017)
(9/12/2016)
(1/2/2025)
(3/20/2019)
(2/6/2009)
(1/2/2025)
(5/25/2011)
(6/17/2025)
(2/6/2009)
(2/6/2009)
(7/15/2023)
(6/12/2019)
(2/6/2009)
(9/25/2024)
(10/20/2015)
(1/16/2025)
Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
Contact information
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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