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Benjamin M. Garrett
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Lincoln, NE 68510
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CRD#: 4409993
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Professional summary
Benjamin Michael 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.
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 * 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 * Rental Property; 611 N Beaver Ave, York NE 68467; non-inv rel; rental house; Owner; start date=06/2022; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; owner of the property * 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
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: 6940 O St Ste 324, Lincoln, NE 68510Office #2: 308 W 6th St, York, NE 68467RIA
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 68510BD
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
Kentucky(10/29/2019)
RR
Louisiana(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
New Jersey(10/9/2020)
RR
New York(10/29/2019)
RR
North Carolina(10/29/2019)
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
Utah(10/29/2019)
RR
Vermont(2/26/2024)
RR
Virginia(10/29/2019)
RR
Washington(8/12/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(1/6/2020)
RR
Wyoming(10/29/2019)
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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