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Lawrence G. Shorter

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CRD#: 2937750
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Lawrence George Shorter was a registered financial professional .

Lawrence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Lawrence had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
DIPAOLA FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS; AGENT; START DATE = 05/2014; HRS/MO = 160; TRADING HRS/MO = 160; SALES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

November 1, 2021 - November 15, 2023

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
Melville, NY
Past

June 9, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 2, 2014 - November 15, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
MELVILLE, NY
Past

May 16, 2011 - July 23, 2012

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Past

May 2, 2011 - July 23, 2012

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Past

February 6, 2009 - February 2, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
EDISON, NJ
Past

October 8, 2008 - February 2, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
EDISON, NJ
Past

June 26, 2006 - September 16, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 26, 2006 - September 16, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
RED BANK, NJ
Past

August 18, 2005 - April 11, 2006

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

April 12, 2004 - July 12, 2005

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

May 26, 2000 - November 26, 2003

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

March 26, 1999 - December 31, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 23, 1998 - December 15, 1998

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
Past

October 1, 1997 - November 17, 1998

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 30, 1997 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/29/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/16/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/28/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/29/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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)
AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (9/19/2025)
AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (9/19/2025)
GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)
GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)
CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (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
Report
07/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245

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