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Jenning C. Chen

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
BREA, CA 92821
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CRD#: 4890641
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Professional summary


Jenning Chenyin Chen, who also goes by Chen Yin Chen, Chenyin Chen, Jenning Chen, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Brea, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Brea, California.

Jenning is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Jenning has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chen Yin Chen | Chenyin Chen | Jenning Chen

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.
STRATEGIC HORIZON; 388 E VALLEY BLVD STE 201, ALHAMBRA CA 91801; INV REL; SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE; AGENT; START DATE=01/2013; HRS/MO=80; TRADING HRS/MO=40; SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE * JENNING CHEN HEALTH INSURANCE; SAME AS BRANCH; NON-INV REL; SELLING HEALTH INSURANCE; AGENT; START DATE=08/2018; HRS/MO=15; TRADING HRS/MO=10; SELLING HEALTH INSURANCE * RENTAL PROPERTY; SAME AS RESIDENCE; NON-INV REL; RENTAL PROPERTY IN LA HABRA AND EASTVALE, CA; OWNER; START DATE=01/2010; HRS/MO=1; TRADING HRS/MO=0; COLLECT RENTS * CAPSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP; 620 COOLIDGE DR STE 165, FOLSOM CA 95630; INV REL; SELL LIFE INSURANCE; AGENT; START DATE=03/2018; HRS/MO=400; TRADING HRS/MO=200; SELL LIFE INSURANCE * Windsor Insurance; 21820 Burbank Blvd Ste 100 S, Woodland Hills CA 91367; inv rel; general agency for life insurance; Agent; start date=01/2013; hrs/mo=10; trading hrs/mo=10; agent, life insurance sales * Jenstar Financial and Insurance; same as branch; inv rel; selling health insurance; Owner; start date=12/2012; hrs/mo=150; trading hrs/mo=150; sell health insurance * Jenyin Insurance Services; same as branch; inv rel; Name: Lion Street, Role: Broker, Type: Insurance, Start Date: 05/20/2021, Investment Related?: Yes, Address: 515 Congress Ave., Suite 2500, Austin, TX 78701, Number of Hours/Mo: 5, Number of Hrs during trading hours: 1, Duties: Sell Insurance * Jenmo Investment; 1800 E Lambert Rd #258, Brea, CA 92821; non-inv rel; Rental property; Owner; start date=01/2010; hrs/mo=1; trading hr/mo=0; Collecting rents

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1800 E Lambert Rd Ste 258, Brea, CA 92821
RIA
CRD#: 317245
BREA, CA
Current

May 3, 2018 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 1800 E Lambert Rd Ste 258, Brea, CA 92821
BD
CRD#: 14869
Brea, CA
Past

August 9, 2018 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
Buena Park, CA
Past

July 12, 2017 - May 3, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

July 12, 2017 - May 3, 2018

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

February 12, 2013 - July 27, 2017

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

January 11, 2013 - July 27, 2017

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

March 2, 2007 - January 24, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

January 21, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Past

January 21, 2005 - January 24, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA

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
California
(5/3/2018)
IAR
California
(11/1/2021)
RR
Nevada
(11/25/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/8/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/1/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/19/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,506,548,514

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#: 317245Brea, CA 92821

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