JL
John M. Lawler
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Brookings, SD 57006
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CRD#: 3000119
JL
Professional summary
John Matthew Lawler, who also goes by John M Lawler, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Brookings, South Dakota and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John M Lawler
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * TAX FAVORED BENEFITS; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; JOINT WORK WITH TAX FAVORED BENEFITS AND MCGREEVY AND ASSOCIATES; AGENT; START DATE=07/2012; HRS/MO=160; TRADING HRS/MO=150; SELL AND SERVICE 401(K) PLANS * 2J's LLC; same as branch; non-inv rel; LLC formed for the purchase of a building-I occupy 42% of the building to operate our agency, McGreevy & Associates, and Joe Sztapka occupies 58% of the building to operate his business; Owner; start date=11/2011; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=1; owner of a building * NAIFA-South Dakota; same as branch; inv rel; industry association; President; start date=01/2023; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=10; help provide programs and grow membership * Kenneth J Lawler Trust; Carter Ave, Clare IA 50524; non-inv rel; trust for inherited farm land; Owner; start date=04/2017; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; no duties-just one of 13 people named to the trust* Mcgreevy Lawler, Inc dba McGreevy & Associates; Non/Inv Rel; Same as business; It is the corporation for our insurance agency; Owner/Sole Proprietor; Start Date=1/1/2021; Hrs/Mo=180; Trading Hrs/Mo=140; Financial Advisor. * Anderson Lawler Insurance Group, LLC dba Anderson Insurance; same as branch; inv-rel; Insurance office that focuses on health insurance and I intend to add employee benefits and investment services; Adviser/Owner; start date=12/2021; hrs/mo=40; trading hrs/mo=40; Offers a little life insurance, plan to have the office start offering more employee benefits to employers in the Brookings area and offer investment services
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 104 W 6th St, Brookings, SD 57006Office #2: 4808 S Technopolis Dr Ste 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57106RIA
CRD#: 317245
Brookings, SD
Current
June 30, 2006 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 4808 S Technopolis Dr Ste 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57106Office #2: 104 W 6th St, Brookings, SD 57006BD
CRD#: 14869
Sioux Falls, SD
Past
August 22, 2008 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past
October 8, 1998 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
May 6, 1998 - October 13, 1998
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
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
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
Florida(8/24/2006)
RR
Iowa(6/30/2006)
RR
Minnesota(12/18/2009)
RR
Missouri(2/23/2022)
RR
Nebraska(6/30/2006)
RR
Oregon(9/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/30/2025)
RR
South Dakota(6/30/2006)
IAR
South Dakota(11/1/2021)
RR
Texas(10/15/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/17/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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
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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