Susan A. Russo

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

MELVILLE, NY 11747

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CRD#: 5072748

Professional summary

Susan Ann Russo, who also goes by Susan A Fasano, Susan Ann Fasano, Susan Fasano, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Melville, New York and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Melville, New York.

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

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Susan A Fasano | Susan Ann Fasano | Susan Fasano

Other business activities

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Susan Russo Financial; same as residence; inv rel; licensed insurance agent, certified divorce financial analyst-work with people undergoing a divorce to develop a financial plan and assist with divorce planning; Owner; start date=03/2017; hrs/mo=5; trading hrs/mo=0; assist divorcing planning, data analysis, financial effects of settlements and provide support on a variety of financial issues associated with divorce * DiPaola Financial Group; same as branch; inv rel; financial services for individuals and business owners, specific to providing insurance, business and retirement planning, utilizing the appropriate products; Agent; start date=09/2017; hrs/mo=180; trading hrs/mo=80; prospecting new clients through references and referrals to sell financial services products * Thomas Elliott & Company; 1541 Montauk Hwy, Bellport, New York 11713; non-inv rel; landscape, design and architecture company; Office Assistant; start date=05/2022; hrs/mo=20; trading hrs/mo=10; use of QuickBooks, customer service and consulting with business owner

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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: 425 Broadhollow Rd Ste 405, Melville, NY 11747

RIA

CRD#: 317245

MELVILLE, NY

Current

September 18, 2017 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 425 Broadhollow Rd Ste 405, Melville, NY 11747

CRD#: 14869

Melville, NY

Past

June 9, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

March 25, 2017 - September 13, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

HAUPPAUGE, NY

Past

October 16, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

HAUPPAUGE, NY

Past

July 22, 2013 - October 26, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

HAUPPAUGE, NY

Past

January 1, 2006 - August 6, 2013

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

HAUPPAUGE, NY

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

Arizona
(6/21/2019)

Florida
(4/11/2019)

Kentucky
(1/14/2022)

New Jersey
(9/18/2017)

New York
(9/18/2017)

IAR

New York
(11/1/2021)

South Carolina
(6/21/2019)

Virginia
(9/25/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/30/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/21/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/21/2005

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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Susan A. Russo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Susan Ann Russo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

OSAIC FS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/30/2008

Series 63

Date: 12/21/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/21/2005

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

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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