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Benjamin M. Garrett

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Lincoln, NE 68510
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CRD#: 4409993
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Benjamin Michael GarrettAMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Benjamin Michael Garrett, who also goes by Ben Garrett, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Lincoln, Nebraska and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in York, Nebraska.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Ben Garrett

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.
LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * AMERITAS FINANCIAL CENTER; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; SELL INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES; AGENT; START DATE=05/2012; HRS/MO=20; TRADING HRS/MO=20; WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES ON FINANCIAL NEEDS * BGS Financial Strategies LLC; same as branch; inv rel; LLC set up for tax purposes; Partner; start date=10/2019; hrs/mo=40; trading hrs/mo=40; oversee staff, monitor and pay bills and expenses * GLA York NE LLC; same as branch; inv rel; LLC was established for tax purposes; Owner; start date=10/2019; hrs/mo=15; trading hrs/mo=15; monitor and pay bills and expenses * LIG Farms, LLC; 2603 N W Rd, Hordville NE 68846; non-inv rel; LLC hold family farm ground; Member; start date=11/2012; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; no required duties or responsibilities * NAIFA; same as branch; inv rel; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Member; start date=05/2001; hrs?Mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; member * dba Benjamin Wealth Group; inv rel; same as branch; securities and insurance solutions to individuals and businesses; Owner; start date=03/2023; hrs/mo=175; trading hrs/mo=175; handle administrative duties of the office * Envision Wealth Network; same as branch; inv rel; marketing name; Agent; start date=02/2024; hrs/mo=130; trading hrs/mo=130; insurance sales * MILI Real Estate LLC; same as residence; non-inv rel; rental property; Owner; start date=11/2025; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=1; owner * Benjamin Properties, LLC; non inv rel; same as branch; LLC for Real Estate; Owner; start date=05/2026; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; LLC for real estate

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6940 O St Ste 324, Lincoln, NE 68510Office #2: 308 W 6th St, York, NE 68467
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Lincoln, NE
Current

June 28, 2001 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 308 W. 6th Street, York, NE 68467-2905Office #2: 6940 O St Ste 324, Lincoln, NE 68510
BD
CRD#: 14869
YORK, NE
Past

May 16, 2005 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
FREMONT, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Alabama
(11/20/2023)
RR
Arizona
(10/29/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(10/29/2019)
RR
California
(2/26/2008)
RR
Colorado
(10/20/2015)
RR
Florida
(6/18/2013)
RR
Georgia
(10/29/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(10/29/2019)
RR
Idaho
(5/26/2022)
RR
Illinois
(10/29/2019)
RR
Iowa
(3/24/2005)
RR
Kansas
(10/29/2019)
RR
Maryland
(9/27/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/9/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(10/29/2019)
RR
Missouri
(10/29/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(7/10/2001)
IAR
Nebraska
(11/1/2021)
RR
Nevada
(3/23/2015)
RR
North Dakota
(10/29/2019)
RR
Ohio
(10/29/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/29/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(10/29/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(2/7/2008)
RR
Tennessee
(10/29/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/24/2017)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Virginia
(10/29/2019)
RR
Washington
(8/12/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(10/29/2019)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/26/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/9/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/16/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
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
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
797

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (7/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts45,299
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,746,443,625

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
07/27/2023

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245Lincoln, NE 68510

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