Thomas W. Spuhler

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

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CRD#: 2860679

Professional summary

Thomas William Spuhler, who also goes by Thomas Spuhler, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Garden City, New York and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Garden City, New York.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Aliases

Thomas Spuhler

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2026 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 401 Franklin Ave Ste 302, Garden City, NY 11530

RIA

CRD#: 317245

GARDEN CITY, NY

Current

May 19, 2014 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 401 Franklin Ave Ste 302, Garden City, NY 11530

CRD#: 14869

GARDEN CITY, NY

Past

June 8, 2004 - January 18, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

UNIONDALE, NY

Past

November 13, 1998 - June 16, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Alaska
(1/22/2019)

Connecticut
(5/26/2021)

Florida
(8/25/2014)

Maryland
(3/11/2026)

New Jersey
(12/15/2014)

New York
(5/19/2014)

IAR

New York
(7/9/2026)

North Carolina
(2/23/2026)

Pennsylvania
(2/3/2023)

South Carolina
(11/7/2025)

Tennessee
(1/13/2026)

IAR

Texas
(7/10/2026)

Vermont
(4/21/2021)

Virginia
(4/28/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/6/2026

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/12/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/5/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (3/21/2026)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/21/2026)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/21/2026)

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	Cover Page	Report
07/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Thomas W. Spuhler

Professional summary

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/6/2026

Series 63

Date: 3/12/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 11/5/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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