Matthew J. Kay

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

SAN RAMON, CA 94583

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CRD#: 3089004

Professional summary

Matthew Jason Kay, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in San Ramon, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; DAVID WHITE AND ASSOCIATES; SAME AS BRANCH; INV-REL; INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER; START DATE=06/1997; HRS/MO=40; SALES, MARKETING, CRM * ALL PLANNING PHASES; 63 BOVET RD #229, SAN MATEO, CA 94402; NON INV REL; INCORPORATED BUSINESS NAME FOR TAX PURPOSES; OWNER; START DATE=05/2022; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=0; PAYING BUSINESS EXPENSES THROUGH THIS CORPORATION

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3150 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 200, San Ramon, CA 94583

RIA

CRD#: 317245

SAN RAMON, CA

Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #2: 2000 Crow Canyon Place Ste 250, San Ramon, CA 94583

CRD#: 14869

SAN MATEO, CA

Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

January 25, 2001 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14646

DANVILLE, CA

Past

October 26, 1998 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14646

DANVILLE, CA

Past

July 24, 1998 - October 28, 1998

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10249

PHOENIX, AZ

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

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.

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

Arizona
(10/3/2019)

California
(6/30/2006)

IAR

California
(11/1/2021)

Colorado
(8/24/2006)

Florida
(10/3/2019)

Maryland
(6/13/2012)

Minnesota
(6/30/2006)

North Carolina
(2/8/2022)

Oregon
(12/21/2020)

Pennsylvania
(1/20/2021)

South Carolina
(5/27/2025)

Texas
(4/6/2018)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/7/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/27/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/5/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/23/1998

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 (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 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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Matthew J. Kay

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Jason Kay's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/7/2001

Series 63

Date: 7/27/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/5/2000

Series 6

Date: 7/23/1998

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

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