Kenny B. Nichols

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

GREENSBORO, NC 27401

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CRD#: 4964754

Professional summary

Kenny Blake Nichols, who also goes by Kenny Blake Nichols, Kenny Nichols, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Kenny is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kenny has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kenny Blake Nichols | Kenny Nichols

Other business activities

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SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; LIFE & DISABILITY TO CLIENTS & PROSPECTS; AGENT; START DATE=03/2020; HRS/MO=168; TRADING HRS/MO=130; LIFE & DISABILITY TO CLIENTS & PROSPECTS

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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: 101 S Elm St Ste 220, Greensboro, NC 27401

RIA

CRD#: 317245

GREENSBORO, NC

Current

March 16, 2020 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 101 S Elm St Ste 220, Greensboro, NC 27401

CRD#: 14869

Greensboro, NC

Past

March 27, 2020 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

August 26, 2014 - March 20, 2020

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 168012

ATLANTA, GA

Past

August 18, 2014 - March 18, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WINSTON-SALEM, NC

Past

November 19, 2010 - August 18, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

WINSTON SALEM, NC

Past

November 19, 2010 - August 18, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

WINSTON-SALEM, NC

Past

June 27, 2007 - August 25, 2010

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA

CRD#: 12963

RURAL HALL, NC

Past

June 27, 2007 - August 25, 2010

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

CRD#: 12963

RURAL HALL, NC

Past

December 18, 2006 - June 12, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

RURAL HALL, NC

Past

August 1, 2005 - September 13, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

HIGH POINT, NC

Past

August 1, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 1, 2005 - September 13, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

HIGH POINT, NC

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".

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

Colorado
(12/18/2020)

Georgia
(1/4/2023)

North Carolina
(3/16/2020)

IAR

North Carolina
(11/1/2021)

South Carolina
(3/16/2020)

Tennessee
(3/19/2024)

Virginia
(3/16/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/29/2005

General Securities 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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Kenny B. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kenny Blake Nichols's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/22/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/29/2005

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

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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