Sara E. Rasmussen

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Everett, WA 98208

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CRD#: 5066206

Professional summary

Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen, who also goes by Sara Elizabeth Cress, Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen, Sara Rasmussen, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Everett, Washington and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Tacoma, Washington.

Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Sara has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sara Elizabeth Cress | Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen | Sara Rasmussen

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 6, 2024 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1902 120th Place Se Ste 103a, Everett, WA 98208

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Everett, WA

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

TACOMA, WA

Current

November 5, 2024 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 1902 120th Place Se Ste 103a, Everett, WA 98208

CRD#: 14869

Everett, WA

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

TACOMA, WA

Past

April 25, 2018 - August 16, 2024

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 12060

TACOMA, WA

Past

July 31, 2017 - April 16, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

PUYALLUP, WA

Past

February 16, 2017 - April 16, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

PUYALLUP, WA

Past

April 12, 2013 - December 21, 2016

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 8326

HARTFORD, CT

Past

October 28, 2008 - August 1, 2012

AMERICAN GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37449

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 5, 2006 - January 4, 2007

LIBERTY LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 46074

DOVER, NH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

Idaho
(5/20/2025)

Washington
(11/5/2024)

IAR

Washington
(11/6/2024)

Washington
(2/17/2026)

IAR

Washington
(2/17/2026)

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 65

Date: 7/19/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/12/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/1/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/4/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Sara E. Rasmussen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

AMERICAN GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

LIBERTY LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/19/2017

Series 63

Date: 6/12/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/1/2012

Series 6

Date: 1/4/2006

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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