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Les A. Garaventa
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
CONCORD, CA 94519
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CRD#: 3106229
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Professional summary
Les Anthony Garaventa JR, who also goes by Les Anthony Jr Garaventa, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Concord, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Concord, California.
Les is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Les has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Les Anthony Jr Garaventa
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * GARAVENTA ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX PREPERATION; PRESIDENT; START DATE=07/1985; HRS/MO=168; TRADING HRS/MO=0; PREPARE TAX RETURNS * NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL; 425 CASTLE ROCK RD, WALNUT CREEK CA 94598; NON-INV REL; FOOTBALL; COACH; START DATE=08/2002; HRS/MO=80; TRADING HRS/MO=0; COACHING * LES A GARAVENTA JR CPA; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FINANCIAL PLANNING/ADVISOR; CPA/INVESTMENT ADVISOR; START DATE=01/2012; HRS/MO=50; TRADING HRS/MO=50; FINANCIAL PLANNING/INVESTMENT ADVISING-MEET WITH CLIENTS TO DISCUSS THEIR FINANCIAL AND TAX PLANNING NEEDS * Walter K. Schindhelm; same as branch; non-inv rel; administration of trust when original trustee is no longer able; Successor Trustee; start date=01/2016; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; when the original trustee of the trust is no longer capable of administering his trust or is deceased, I will be the successor trustee of his trust * Janice Gordon; same as branch; non-inv rel; administering the estate/trust of my late friend Janice Gordon; Executor/Trustee; start date=07/2018; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=0; obtain appraisals, pay bills of the trust estate, sell assets if necessary, distribute assets to beneficiaries * Rental Property; same as branch; non-inv rel; rent this property to my CPA corporation business; Rental Property Owner; start date=12/1999; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; manage rental property, collect rent and pay bills for this property * GGG Farms; 18808 Harpold Rd, Malin OR 97632; non-inv rel: cattle ranching/farming; Managing Member; start date=11/2020; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; manage cattle ranching operation
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3573 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94519Office #2: 3540 Chestnut Ave, Concord, CA 94519RIA
CRD#: 317245
CONCORD, CA
Current
June 30, 2006 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 3573 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94519BD
CRD#: 14869
CONCORD, CA
Past
June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past
September 19, 2002 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14646
CONCORD, CA
Past
August 30, 2001 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
CONCORD, CA
Past
December 7, 1998 - September 21, 2001
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
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
Arizona(9/27/2018)
RR
California(6/30/2006)
IAR
California(11/1/2021)
RR
Colorado(9/17/2021)
RR
Florida(11/11/2020)
RR
Idaho(1/5/2009)
RR
Illinois(11/12/2019)
RR
Michigan(11/12/2018)
RR
Montana(1/8/2020)
RR
Nevada(6/30/2006)
RR
New York(7/1/2024)
RR
Ohio(5/17/2024)
RR
Oregon(1/5/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/5/2009)
RR
Texas(1/5/2009)
IAR
Texas(7/12/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/5/2009)
RR
Washington(11/6/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245Concord, CA 94519TRUST BUT VERIFY
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