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Shahid A. Syed

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
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CRD#: 2743596
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Professional summary


Shahid Ali Syed is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Roslyn Heights, New York and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Roslyn Heights, New York.

Shahid is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Shahid has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 * MIRQUEST FINANICAL, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FINANCIAL SERVICES; MEMBER, PRESIDENT; STARTED DATE=06/2007; HRS/MO=168; TRADING HRS/MO=130; SALES, RECRUITING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISING AGENTS/BROKERS SELLING FINANCIAL SERVICE PRODUCTS * MIRQUEST INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE SALES; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; START DATE=12/2012; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=5; HELP IN BUSINESS PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING AND COACHING * VISTA MARKETING PARTNERS LLC; INV REL; 1000 N. KING ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801; MARKETING INSURANCE; PARTNER; START DATE=10/2025; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=5; STRATEGIC GROWTH AND PLANNING, CARRIER CONTRACTING WITH MULTIPLE INSURANCE COMPANIES

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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: 7 Schoolhouse Ln, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Roslyn Heights, NY
Current

May 23, 2008 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 7 Schoolhouse Ln, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
BD
CRD#: 14869
Roslyn Heights, NY
Past

June 9, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
EAST MEADOW, NY
Past

August 9, 2006 - May 28, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 1996 - August 3, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Past

August 29, 1996 - August 3, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY

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
(3/29/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(12/20/2013)
RR
California
(5/23/2008)
RR
Connecticut
(5/23/2008)
RR
Florida
(5/23/2008)
RR
Georgia
(3/29/2012)
RR
Indiana
(3/29/2012)
RR
Iowa
(3/29/2012)
RR
Kentucky
(3/28/2012)
RR
Louisiana
(3/29/2012)
RR
Maryland
(5/23/2008)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/18/2014)
RR
Michigan
(9/26/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(7/19/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(5/23/2008)
RR
New York
(5/23/2008)
IAR
New York
(11/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/30/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/23/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(4/13/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(1/8/2020)
RR
Texas
(5/23/2008)
RR
Virginia
(7/19/2013)
RR
Washington
(2/18/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(7/15/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/10/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/31/2003
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#: 317245Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

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